It's understood that yesterday's meeting of the F1 Strategy Group, as widely anticipated, produced little of substance.

Indeed, it would appear that other than agreeing the date of the next meeting - as Bernie Ecclestone had predicted - the only topic on which there was some form of agreement is that which will cause more controversy, alienate fans and damage a number of existing teams.

Never mind resolving the issue of whether the four engine limit should be increased to five - at a time when Red Bull is perilously close to falling foul of the rule - in its infinite wisdom the Strategy Group has effectively given the green light for the bigger teams to sell their chassis to customers, a move which would effectively spell the end of teams like Sauber and force India, which is actually a member of the group.

Talk about turkey's voting for a Christmas party.

So, at a time the sport is haemorrhaging spectators, viewers and sponsors, and in danger of losing a couple of teams, rather than focussing on what is really needed the sport's powers that be are focussing on something that will probably prove to be even more of a turn-off.

Gene Haas must be wondering what on earth he's getting in to.

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1. Posted by Vladimir, 16/05/2015 19:20

"If the powers that be are worried about the fans and the number of fans walking away from the sport, wouldn't you think that effort was made to perhaps include a team of fans in the discussions?"

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2. Posted by Vinicius, 16/05/2015 6:37

"I agree with them."

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3. Posted by nonickname, 15/05/2015 16:31

"Relax everyone...it will be gone before 2017."

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4. Posted by ClarkwasGod, 15/05/2015 13:14

"F1 was last glimpsed disappearing up it's own fundamental orifice."

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5. Posted by REV77, 15/05/2015 11:32

"Liked the picture of the turkeys. Maybe ostriches would be even more appropriate!"

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6. Posted by Mugmug, 15/05/2015 10:24

"NEWS FLASH!!!
The F1 strategy group meetings are now officially called FOTC meetings. (Formula One Turkey Conventions)"

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7. Posted by testa rossa, 15/05/2015 9:46

"
The F1 soap is so funny these days
LMFAO "

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Strategy Group... all meet and no substance

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