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[bud]

Official Ferrari press release

Maranello, 20th May 2009- Ferrari has noted the verdict of the Tribunal de Grande Instance with regards to the request to suspend with all haste the consequences of the decision taken by the FIA World Council on 29th April.

The existence and validity of Ferrari’s right of veto, as sanctioned in a written agreement with the FIA Senate, were recognized by the Court, as was the fact that this dispute is of a contractual nature. Consequently, it was also recognized that the dispute was not a matter for the internal tribunal of the FIA, but rather a matter for normal civil courts. The Court believed that the right of veto should have been exercised during the World Council meetings of 17th March and 29th April. It therefore chose to let the civil law courts rule on the urgency of the matter.

Such a decision, which is not prejudicial to the outcome of the matter, allows the FIA to impose on those teams entered in the 2010 world championship, regulations that have been drawn up unilaterally without respecting the agreed procedures. In the final analysis, Ferrari has been forced to use its right of veto, in defence of its own interests and those of all the teams participating in the Formula 1 World Championship.

While continuing to evaluate whether or not to continue with this legal action already underway, Ferrari confirms its commitment to work within FOTA in conjunction with the FIA and the Commercial Rights Holder to ensure that Formula 1 is a series where the rules are the same for everyone and which benefits from stability in the regulations, while continuing the work of the past few months in moving forward methodically and gradually towards reducing costs.

If it is not possible for all parties to reach agreement, then in line with the decision of the Main Board, taken on 12th May, Ferrari will not enter its cars in a competition that, with the planned scenario in place, would see a watering down of the characteristics that have endowed Formula 1 with the status of the most important motor sport series and that have specifically led to the Maranello marque’s uninterrupted participation in the world championship since 1950. In this situation, Ferrari will continue to compete in races of a calibre worthy of the marque, matching its level of innovation and technological research.

is that what youre on about?

[Jensonb]

Have you guys seen what Ferrari put on their website?

The arrogance of The Scuderia knows no bounds.

link??

This monstrosity.

[bud]

Have you guys seen what Ferrari put on their website?

The arrogance of The Scuderia knows no bounds.

link??

This monstrosity.

i agree with what they said, they have a right to be arrogant! the 2010 proposals are the dumbing down of the sport... F1 for dummies!!

[Jensonb]

Ferrari has said it is shocked at the entries – and does not believe they are the kind of teams that will enhance F1's image.

"They couldn't almost believe their eyes, the men at women working at Ferrari, when they read the papers this morning and found the names of the teams, declaring that they have the intention to race in Formula 1 in the next year," said a statement issued on Ferrari's website.

"Looking at the list, which leaked yesterday from Paris, you can't find a very famous name, one of those one has to spend 400 Euros per person for a place on the grandstand at a GP (plus the expenses for the journey and the stay) [to see]."

The statement added: "Can a world championship with teams like them - with due respect - have the same value as today's Formula 1, where Ferrari, the big car manufacturers and teams, who created the history of this sport, compete? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to call it Formula GP3?"

What an arrogant load of bollocks.

Indeed. It seems that the Scuderia has forgotten they were once a bunch of nobodies.

[Denthúl]

Ferrari has said it is shocked at the entries – and does not believe they are the kind of teams that will enhance F1's image.

"They couldn't almost believe their eyes, the men at women working at Ferrari, when they read the papers this morning and found the names of the teams, declaring that they have the intention to race in Formula 1 in the next year," said a statement issued on Ferrari's website.

"Looking at the list, which leaked yesterday from Paris, you can't find a very famous name, one of those one has to spend 400 Euros per person for a place on the grandstand at a GP (plus the expenses for the journey and the stay) [to see]."

The statement added: "Can a world championship with teams like them - with due respect - have the same value as today's Formula 1, where Ferrari, the big car manufacturers and teams, who created the history of this sport, compete? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to call it Formula GP3?"

What an arrogant load of bollocks.

I don't care who the teams are as long as they contribute to the sport in a positive way. If they're building good cars and creating good racing, their name is far less important to me (although I still like to have known teams).

[darwin dali]

Have you guys seen what Ferrari put on their website?

The arrogance of The Scuderia knows no bounds.

link??

This monstrosity.

i agree with what they said, they have a right to be arrogant! the 2010 proposals are the dumbing down of the sport... F1 for dummies!!

I'm in a state of shock (again, several times these past days with all kinds of people on here): you actually AGREE with Ferrari, the arch-nemesis, the ruler of the dark empire???

[welshie]

Ferrari has said it is shocked at the entries – and does not believe they are the kind of teams that will enhance F1's image.

"They couldn't almost believe their eyes, the men at women working at Ferrari, when they read the papers this morning and found the names of the teams, declaring that they have the intention to race in Formula 1 in the next year," said a statement issued on Ferrari's website.

"Looking at the list, which leaked yesterday from Paris, you can't find a very famous name, one of those one has to spend 400 Euros per person for a place on the grandstand at a GP (plus the expenses for the journey and the stay) [to see]."

The statement added: "Can a world championship with teams like them - with due respect - have the same value as today's Formula 1, where Ferrari, the big car manufacturers and teams, who created the history of this sport, compete? Wouldn't it be more appropriate to call it Formula GP3?"

What an arrogant load of bollocks.

I don't care who the teams are as long as they contribute to the sport in a positive way. If they're building good cars and creating good racing, their name is far less important to me (although I still like to have known teams).

I completely agree.

[scotty]

They talk about enhancing F1's image, yet comedic gaffes like driving off with the fuel hose stuck and sending your driver out on wet tyres on a bomne dry track is hardly what you'd (rightfully) expect from the people at the very top of the sport. What sort of message do those incidents send out?

[EwanM]

Time to get the boxing gloves out.

[EwanM]

They talk about enhancing F1's image, yet comedic gaffes like driving off with the fuel hose stuck and sending your driver out on wet tyres on a bomne dry track is hardly what you'd (rightfully) expect from the people at the very top of the sport. What sort of message do those incidents send out?

That they like pizza?

[billindenver]

The allure which made F1 so great is gradually being lost .

Wisdom beyond your years....er...um...well, you are quite old - so beyond your years is nearly impossible. Lets just say, Wisdom beyond your ears then.

Since tomorrow is the annual passing of my day of birth, I had to make fun of someone being old. Come to think of it...I'm not sure Tex is older than me.

Going to find a walker with hoosiers on it this weekend.

[darwin dali]

The allure which made F1 so great is gradually being lost .

Wisdom beyond your years....er...um...well, you are quite old - so beyond your years is nearly impossible. Lets just say, Wisdom beyond your ears then.

Since tomorrow is the annual passing of my day of birth, I had to make fun of someone being old. Come to think of it...I'm not sure Tex is older than me.

Going to find a walker with hoosiers on it this weekend.

Well then, happy B-day ol' man

[pilotfriend]

The French have a nice expression which would apply nicely to Ferrari. Roughly translated, it is 'to fart higher than the backside'!

Ferrari, the only team ever to offer three wheels at a pit change! Frankly, the sport will be better off without them.
JdF

[Hexagram]

The allure which made F1 so great is gradually being lost .

Yup.

[Gilles 27]

The French have a nice expression which would apply nicely to Ferrari. Roughly translated, it is 'to fart higher than the backside'!

Ferrari, the only team ever to offer three wheels at a pit change! Frankly, the sport will be better off without them.
JdF

No, it really wont