Formula One breakaway threat Q & A
By Alan Baldwin
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) - Eight Formula One teams have said they are planning to set up their own championship after failing to reach agreement with the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) on next year's rules.
The following looks at some of the issues and likely scenarios ahead:
WHO ARE THE BREAKAWAY EIGHT?
Champions Ferrari, BMW-Sauber, Brawn GP, McLaren, Red Bull, Renault, Toro Rosso and Toyota.
WHY NOT WILLIAMS AND FORCE INDIA?
They have already signed up unconditionally for the existing championship. Former champions Williams say they had to for contractual reasons, Force India because they might otherwise break their banking covenants.
HOW MANY TEAMS ARE LEFT WITH FIA? Continued...
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