Teams still at loggerheads over ban
Formula 1 teams failed to reach an agreement at the US Grand Prix on an altered test ban for next season but have moved closer to making a decision, according to this week's Autosport magazine
From next year, the FIA announced today (Wednesday) that it will not impose any restrictions on testing.
In a meeting of all team bosses organised by McLaren's Ron Dennis at Indianapolis, there was a concensus that there should be two test bans next season. The first would be in August, for a duration of the three weeks, and the second would begin on December 15 and last until January 3.
This year's test ban, due to start after the final race of the season in Japan, has caused controversy. Firstly, the computer software to simulate tests has proved more expensive than the track time itself. Secondly, newcomer Toyota's plan to test throughout the winter had caused friction amongst existing teams.
Toyota has agreed to halt it testing programme on November 15, when it lodges its entry for 2002 with the FIA.
Another meeting will be held at the Japanese Grand Prix in an attempt to reach full agreement.
For the full story, see Autosport magazine, on sale tomorrow (Thursday).
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