The FIA has admitted they are not surprised by news that FOTA are to form a breakaway series.
Breakaway bid does not surprise governing body
The FIA has admitted they are not surprised by news that FOTA are to form a breakaway series.
Eight rebel teams - Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, BMW Sauber, Toyota, Brawn GP, Red Bull Racing and Toro Rosso -
have made it clear they will not sign up unconditionally for the 2010 season after failing to settle the dispute over the planned budget cap.
However although the decision has come as a disappointment to FIA, the sport's governing body is refusing to back down.
A statement from FIA read: "We are disappointed but not surprised by FOTA's inability to reach a compromise in the best interests of the sport.
"It is clear that elements within FOTA have sought this outcome throughout the prolonged period of negotiation and have not engaged in the discussions in good faith.
"The FIA cannot permit a financial arms race in the championship nor can the FIA allow FOTA to dictate the rules of Formula One.
"The deadline for unconditional entries to the 2010 FIA Formula World Championship will expire this evening.
"The 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship entry list will be announced tomorrow."
