2010 Rules?????

**christophulus** · 8th May 2009, 19:31

Originally Posted by Dave Brockman

If there's a cap for 2010, what's to stop teams "doing a Honda" and throwing all their 2009 budget at developing the new car? Ferrari and BMW in particular could benefit as their championships are all but shot, and they have plenty of resources to use. How would this be policed?

I doubt it could be, not this year as it's not illegal. If the cost cap comes in, and the regulations stay stable, it's the only sensible thing to do. Otherwise they'll be stuck in the midfield for the next few years.

**veeten** · 9th May 2009, 15:30

Well, it looks like Toyota might be the first to 'opt-out'...

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/75164

they cut so much of TTE's budget and the car is looking like a competitor. I thought they would get it now, but alas...