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F1 manufacturers seek new appeals process
(Agencies)
Updated: 2005-05-10 09:15 Formula One's five leading
manufacturers plan to form their own organization and throw out the world
governing body's international court of appeal.
They are unhappy the appeals panel is linked to the ruling body and want to
use another organization, such as the Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for
Sport, which deals with cases from many sports.
The announcement Monday came after the governing body's appeals court banned
BAR-Honda for two races, including the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, after
Jenson Button's car failed to meet minimum weight limits at the preceding San
Marino GP.
The ruling body appealed a decision by the race stewards to its own appeals
panel. The manufacturers — BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Honda, Renault and Toyota —
believe it's fairer to use an independent body.
The manufacturers said they want a "definitive interpretation of the
applicable regulations through an independent, readily accessible and swift
appeals process, administered by an internationally recognized body."
The governing body responded by saying its appeals procedure repeatedly has
been recognized by the courts.
"No manufacturer, however large, will be allowed a concealed or unfair
advantage," it said. "Those unable or unwilling to accept this have no place in
Formula One."
The manufacturers group, which plans a rival series of races in 2008, also
agreed to establish a new association to represent its interests.
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