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We'll find out more tomorrow but Dieter Rencken makes some interesting points about the implications of the meeting on Autosport:

• when last did F1 bosses collectively throw themselves to the wolves, and totally voluntarily at that?
• Montezemolo...is likely to push for a greater say in the structure of the calendar, and overriding authority on rule changes.
• a source has suggested that FOTA will insist upon representation on the board of the company directly responsible for Formula One Management's operations.
• Demands for a greater say on the World Motor Sport Council...cannot be excluded.
• FOTA could vote with its feet and start its own series from 2013
• A proposal containing a wholesale revamp of the sporting regulations, including changes to the points' structure, qualifying and race formats and weekend timetables can be expected.
• Such demands and concepts are likely to bring FOTA into direct conflict with FIA and FOM
• it can be no coincidence that on Friday last Mosley announced yet another round of cost cuts...No driven wedge that statement from Mosley, but a razor-sharp, tempered cleaver...
• The most fascinating aspect will be the reaction of the sport's governing body and the commercial rights' holder to FOTA's proposals and demands.

It's been almost thirty years since the FISA/FOCA 'war' but it seems history is repeating itself to some extent. This is all about the future control and direction of F1.

Interesting times

I think that may be why Honda refused Bernie's buyout offer.

Bernie owning a team means no unanimity in FOTA, resulting in its own collapse.