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F1 manufacturers seek new appeals process Formula One's five leading manufacturers plan to form their own organization and throw out the world governing body's international court of appeal. They are unhappy the appeals panel is linked to the ruling body and want to use another organization, such as the Switzerland-based Court of Arbitration for Sport, which deals with cases from many sports. The announcement Monday came after the governing body's appeals court banned BAR-Honda for two races, including the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, after Jenson Button's car failed to meet minimum weight limits at the preceding San Marino GP. The ruling body appealed a decision by the race stewards to its own appeals panel. The manufacturers — BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Honda, Renault and Toyota — believe it's fairer to use an independent body. The manufacturers said they want a "definitive interpretation of the applicable regulations through an independent, readily accessible and swift appeals process, administered by an internationally recognized body." The governing body responded by saying its appeals procedure repeatedly has been recognized by the courts. "No manufacturer, however large, will be allowed a concealed or unfair advantage," it said. "Those unable or unwilling to accept this have no place in Formula One." The manufacturers group, which plans a rival series of races in 2008, also agreed to establish a new association to represent its interests.
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