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Williams and Force India rejoin FOTA

Following meetings at Monza on Wednesday, the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) has announced that the previously suspended Williams and Force India teams are now part of the group once again, which is also inviting Formula One's new entrants to join for 2010.

FOTA made history last year as all F1 teams officially grouped together for the first time in order to ensure a safer future for the sport; however, controversy reigned in the Spring of this year when, amid the argument surrounding governing body the FIA's proposed budget cap, both Williams and Force India were banned from further meetings after submitting early, full entries for the 2010 campaign.

Luca di Montezemolo, Chairman of FOTA

With the bickering now over, however, FOTA welcomes back the two teams as well as openly inviting the debutant Campos, Manor and USF1 squads for next year - the latter has in fact already submitted an application for membership.

'The FOTA Executive Committee looks forward to working with the FIA and Commercial Rights Holder to promote a healthy, dynamic and sustainable sport,' a FOTA Wednesday press release reads.

'To this end, FOTA intends to now enter into open discussion with the Commercial Rights Holder (Bernie Ecclestone's Formula One Management) with the wish to confirm arrangements beyond 2012. Furthermore, FOTA will now arrange a seminar, open to representatives of the major stakeholders (including Media, Sponsors and Promoters), to discuss how working together we can develop the show creating a more attractive spectacle for the fans.'

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