The CEO of FOM, Bernie Ecclestone agreed that the team entered the championship intending to compete in 16 races and as the championship was extended to 17, they were permitted to miss one race.
O director xeral da FOM, Bernie Ecclestone acordou que o equipo participou no campionato coa intención de competir en 16 carreiras e como o campionato ampliouse a 17, permitíuselles perder unha carreira.