Bernie - There will be a cap

F1 chief insists debate can be a positive

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Bernie - There will be a cap

Eccelstone: F1 supremo

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Despite FOTA signing up for next year's Championship, they could still be on a collision course with Max Mosley as Bernie Eccelstone says he's "sure" there will be a budget cap next season.

On Friday, the nine FOTA teams submitted a block entry for next year's Championship, however, they made it clear that their entry was conditional. Those conditions include the signing of a new Concorde Agreement before 12th June and regulations being based on the 2009 rules.

Where this means FOTA stands on a budget cap remains to be seen as while their comments suggest they are rejecting any cap, earlier reports claimed that they were willing to compromise with Mosley on a figure of £87.5m.

As for Ecclestone's thoughts on the subject, the F1 supremo believes without a doubt that a cap will be implemented next season.

"I am sure there will be a cap," he told The Times. "I think we are seeing the start of what is going to be a huge row - no, this is the beginning of something positive."

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