For those people here whose first language is not English, I can appreciate the misunderstanding of this article. For those that claim to be fluent, and still choose to post nonsense, please use one of the many phrase search sites and look up "No doubt with his tongue firmly in his cheek. "

dpearce33 said it perfectly. No further comment necessary.

Sure, Max. In the same way that Gordon Brown single handedly saved the world from financial disaster. You suffer from hubris on a scale similar to Thatcher at the end of her 'reign'.

A far better professional response than that from LM. Don't sound like loonies now, do they Mosley?

If only you would come to your senses and start paying the teams some 'reasonable' sums of money.

My money is on Todt. Luca di Montezemolo will once again be in favour with the FIA. But, hey, I wonder if Ron is busy right now............. :-)

Sir Frank Williams made it very clear at the time they had no option other than to sign the agreement. They are a racing team, not a motor manufacturer, and the FIA had a binding agreement with them. Mosely would have issued writs against Williams that would eventually have put them out of business. They were up front with FOTA and hence they were rightly expelled. They did not jump ship.

The accepted wisdom is that Button is faster than Barrichello, therefore one assumes he was running more fuel or just sandbagging. Tyre temperature? A good point but I think the car can overcome that issue as I don't believe Brawn are pushing to the limit, although Button had a couple of sideways moments, I think that trait will miraculously disappear come Sunday afternoon. I only hope I'm wrong, otherwise this season is going to become even more predictable.

....Oh and yes, age68, as I said a while back, I too believe RD will eventually reappear on the scene. What goes around often comes around etc.

Totally agree with "theoldman" about the safety issues. Stewart has done real things in, and for, the sport we used to call Formula One. That's why he received a Knighthood. Mosley never will, and I detect a certain jealousy from him in his attempts to ridicule Stewart in recent times.

@autogyro the Swiss motor racing ban (now rescinded)had nothing to do with environmental issues and I find it totally disrespectful for anyone to suggest this is the case.

Oh, and in case anyone here is confused about Manor, they are an established outfit in lower series having employed, I believe, some little known drivers such as L. Hamilton along the way. Doesn't mean they can cut it in F1, of course, but if the established big teams are no longer there........................

It is a case of include the obvious, USF1, and then a few minnows. Leaving the stronger Prodrive entry as a backstop is designed to put further pressure on the FOTA teams as Richards' entry is arguably the strongest of all the new proposals.

@English_Prospec It may well be sensible to remove KERS for Silverstone. McLaren could then distribute the ballast to balance the car rather than have it in the fixed KERS positions of batteries and generators. @bazrat robson is using the beer to wash down the large mouths full of Humble Pie.... I watched Jenson, through the mist, at the 2000 Silverstone event in his debut season. I was one of the many hundreds who had to be towed out of the swamps that were the car parks that year. He drove well in his first season and impressed me with his smoothe style in the Williams. As an Englishman I am, of course, biased towards my countrymen as any Brazillian or other nationallity would be to their drivers, but Frank Williams saw the potential and hired him against all the media predictions. Good luck, Jenson. Your time is now and you have earned the opportunity.

"We have increased our development pace and will bring significant improvements for the car to every second or third race from now on. Improvements that will also *compromise* enhanced versions of the twin diffuser." Now that's either a howler from a journalist, an unfortunate translation from German, or a Freudian slip from Theissen!

I don't imagine it is all sandbagging. Possibly they need to understand how some of the tweaks they have introduced to the aero affect the car this weekend. However, a Regie, Mclaren, Ferrari podium would spice things up a bit!

At last some common sense from the black shirt. ".......You can't have just a lot of old men running it." Now, Mosley, listen to your own counsel and go.

I have read many comments such as 'well it's all Honda's R&D and money'. Yes it is. But it was the same last season and that before. The difference is Brawn. He and the team fully deserve their success and would be worthy constructors champions.

Rearrange this well known phrase "pot the kettle the calling black". From small beginnings, like Toleman, to Corporates like Renault. But look at the other incarnations. From Tyrrell to BAR to Honda to Brawn. Ken would be so proud of his team now.

Formula One has been peppered with brilliant, innovative designs since 1950. Cooper, fan cars, ground effect, six wheelers, third brake pedal etc etc. Innovation is what the sport thrives on. MCLaren and Ferrari didn't spot the loophole primarily because their top designers were engaged in a season long battle for the 2008 title. Those with more time to devote to 2009, with the puzzling exception of BMW, spent some quality time analysing the letter of the technical regulations. The real surprise for me is that Newey didn't spot the same opportunity.

Like the tough talk but they will need drivers with the ability to turn right as well as left. Scott Speed need not apply.

I'm sorry, but this is Formula 1. It is not a 'run what you brung' or banger racing series. The FIA's intentions are basically sound but the time scale for budget reductions is ridiculous. The impact on jobs will be terrible. It's a knee jerk reaction from the failure of the FIA to plan ahead.

Brawn does not care about the nationality of the better driver. He's worked for many different teams over the years with many different drivers from many countries. Brawn's genius is in the split second strategy call, 90% of which he gets right. If Button and Barrichello had been in each other's situation he would have done exactly the same thing - the right thing - for the circumstances.

"....then we need to look ahead and see where we are." Stefano, please 'look ahead' to next Saturday evening and tell me what the six winning numbers will be in the UK National Lottery. This is the Ferrari version of 'Back to the Future' i.e. the chaos immediately before the Todt/Brawn/Schumacher years.

Agree generally with stream. With no inseason testing Ferrari may just as well push as hard as possible with this year's car, as it will form the basis of next years, with one very notable exception. Next years cars will have ENORMOUS fuel tanks. That's going to affect the weight distribution massively. So, my question to all is: will next year's cars be, as we first thought, just developments of this year's marque, or "from scratch machines" with a few aero carry overs? Discuss.

The death of one's child is a loss that no parent should have to bear. From personal experience, I send my sincere condolences to the Mosley family.

I see unlimited testing as a carrot to the likes of Ferrari and Toyota to tempt them to at least consider racing within the cap. Testing expenditure is greatly reduced if you're lucky enough to have your own test track on your doorstep

I have taken both my sons as youngsters to the British Grand Prix over the years. They remain interested, if not like me avid, fans. With no "home" race the fanbase in the UK will deteriorate and advertising revenues will diminish. By then Bernard will be pushing up daisies so it's fairly obvious why he cannot give a stuff other than to maximise his immediate income without regard to the future of the sport.

Totally agree with racingforindia. Mosley has acheived his goal of ousting Dennis. This was never about a driver or team manager telling lies, it was the opportunity to get rid of RD that had eluded Mosley despite his best efforts. I suspect Ron's hurting but I feel he may yet have his day - but probably in about 13 months time.......

I doubt they actually 'give' the engines to Red Bull and Brawn, Fernando. I suspect they, like you, are well paid for their services.

Byrne is a Ferrari employee and that is merely his opinion. The FIA will rule on the legality of the cars and any sanctions.

With suspect strategic calls from Ferrari on Sunday I would have to agree.

A really unjustified penalty but not unexpected as he was one of the fastest drivers on Sunday. Can't have too many "lower" teams out front in Malaysia can we?

No arguments here; Mr Alonso has expressed the feelings of, I suspect, the majority of serious Formula One fans. So we can now expect the complete opposite from Ecclestone and the FIA. BBC Red Button ran some classic Australian GPs this week. Good old days? Yes! But still with the politics and intrigue. Some things never change......

Ferrari had to modify their floor in 2007 after the FIA changed the testing procedure following an enquiry from McLaren about using a similar device. Ferrari did not lose any points from the first race as the car was able to pass the original test. IMHO if the diffusers are found to be 'in breach of the spirit' of the regulations, then they should be modified, but any points accrued from the first two races should stand. Unfortunately, as Ferrari will not benefit, I fear this will not be the case.

Brawn are faster than the other 'diffuser row' teams on the same day and track. They have the drivers and technical expertise to develop the car and the 'golden parachute payment' from Honda to help them do it Williams may well have benefited from a rubbered in circuit to post a faster time but they do not feature here at all?

JB and RB are well placed to cause an upset this year. Button is very good - not the best - but very good. Barrichello is, again, a solid driver who's spectacular in the wet. Most drivers would do well given a top flight car. This pair can both develop a car given a proper chance with a good baseline. Now, remind me, where is that joker called Nick Fry............

Pot calling the kettle as usual. Illegal software and fuel rigs ring any bells, Flav?

McLaren have better things to do than 'sandbagging' by breaking down and spinning off. They are in real trouble. Ferrari's reliability is no worse than the other teams in testing this year and they are pretty quick along with BMW and Toyota. The real stand outs are BF1; quick out of the box with two competent experienced drivers. I know where my money is............

Shocking to hear the sad news about DC. I've not seen it in the press. How did it happen? :-)

And we thought we'd lost him? Diamond!

If it comes to fruition then great. Button has unfinished business and, given a truly competetive car, will be as good as the Massa/Raikkonen brigade. It would be great for the sport if the top two teams in the coming season were other than Ferrari, McLaren or Renault.

The only reason Blunders was there is because he's Brundell's business partner but obviously even he couldn't get him a BEEB contract! Not 'dissing him though, good value entertainment

I'm not a Webber fan but what a crying shame. MW has lots of luck. The trouble is it's all bad! Straight talking no nonsense and super quick in qualifying. With some good fortune for a change and a proper race head, he would surely be top 5 material in most races. He has put mediocre equipment way above it's rightful grid slot, only to be let down either by said equipment's piss poor reliability, or Lady Luck's twin sister 'Miss Fortune'

After 24 years I guess she is entitled to some money, and with a 78 year old husband, a 50 year old ex model is probably looking for other satisfaction. My number is 07...............

Keep in mind we are comparing apples, pears and sprouts here. A few paragraphs cannot explain each team's spec let alone fuel levels. Let's see what the story is in February when we have had the chance to read some in depth coverage.

When Mr Schumacher tries to push someone off the circuit in a Motorcycle event, he will find that it hurts more than '94 or '97.

Observe one grand prix before officiating? Good grief it should be 5 or more but preferably a whole season. This is the pinnacle of motor sport!

Justice is done. As Ecclestone said on the grid before the race " It's not easy to make sure the championship goes down to the last race of the season" but of cours 'They' did. It's all about the money at the end of the day. Good race though.............

Can't fault the arguments here. I am a motor sport fan in a big footbal/cricket/rugby extended family. My close non motor sport relations , with no axe to grind, have an almost unanimous perspective that the sport of F1 is totally biased towards Ferrari. Whilst I do not totally agree with their point of view, that is the 'image' that the sport currently portrays to the casual observer. This is in no way conducive to encouraging a new generation of young fans to start watching the sport. Let's hope that the next generation of Bernie and Max's recognise this before it's too late.

If Hamilton is concerned with being quoted out of context or that he "said things that have come out the wrong way" surely he would be better advised to keep quiet. I have said it before, Lewis, Shut up and Drive.

The Canadian GP is (was)one of my favourites. The Canadians have some history in the sport but the other North Americans have had little to cheer since Hill. Red Bull tried, but failed, to make Speed a contender. What they need is a North American Massa or Kubica to set the fan's interest alight. Until then it will only ever be "Motor racing?" "Turn left!"

Sounds like Mr Kravitz is worried that an 'old has been' will be doing a job for the BBC next season whilst he most probably won't. I'm no great DC fan - never have been - but he has had a good run since '94. Occaisional signs of brilliance in his carreer have been tempered by throwing his first potential win by pit lane speeding in 95. Crashing in the pit lane and later causing probaby the biggest crash ever in '98 at Spa have not done his reputation any favours but he certainly has not given up in the last part of this season! Bring on the BBC and some (hopefully) informed commentary.

Massa is generally improved from last year, I will agree and still has an excellent chance of this year's WDC; but "no peaks and valleys?" Better watch a VT of Silverstone, Sir Jackie.

It's more than a little self indulgent. It smacks of a smugness that may come back to haunt McLaren. The cards fell their way this time out as much as they didn't in the last races of last season. In a tight fight like this Lady Luck will always play a part but she may desert you just when you need her. Time to 'shut up and drive'

An obvious outcome. As usual the only winners here are the legal proffessionals. The writing was on the wall from the start when the stewards cleverly handed out a penalty that could not be appealed under the sporting code; meaning that even a watertight case could not be considered.

The difference here is that he is serving his apprenticeship in a lower team. He seems to be a complete package, well educated and level headed like fellow countryman Rosberg. He knows he cannot fight for wins at the next few GPs unless similar circumstances present. Hamilton, however, has arguably the best machinery at his disposal and unless he 'fails to show up' (like he did in Saturday qualifying for whatever reason) he can realistically expect to fight for victories in the remaining races.

Totally agree with Lauda. As an ex Ferrari driver and advisor to the team, one would expect him to have an obvious bias. Not so. His opinion is that of a true racing driver.