FOTA suspends Williams F1

The Williams F1 team has been temporarily suspensed from FOTA after it filed formal submission to the 2010 Formula One championship. None of the other teams have yet done so as they would first like to see the regulations to be resolved.

In an official statement by the team, Frank Williams regrets the decision but understands that it may be have vital to strengthen FOTA's position against the FIA to get their own ways for next year's regulations.

Frank Williams, Team Principal: “FOTA’s decision, although regrettable, is understandable. However, as a racing team and a company whose only business is Formula One, with obligations to our partners and our employees, submitting our entry to next year’s Championship was unquestionable. In addition, we are legally obliged under our contract with FOM and the FIA to participate in the World Championship until the end of 2012.”