Formula One dances to a different tune
(Agencies)
Updated: 2005-07-15 10:12

Back-tracking is always advisable when signposts indicate the road ahead leads to an abyss.

BMW Williams Formula One driver Nick Heidfeld of Germany exits the pits during the British Grand Prix at the Silverstone race track in Northamptonshire, central England, July 10, 2005. [Reuters]

Formula One appears to have decided to do just that since last weekend's British Grand Prix.

Some of the key players in the long-standing power struggle between the manufacturers and world governing body have found the brakes and engaged reverse gear after taking the sport closer to the brink of crisis.

Instead of conflict, the talk now seems to be of conciliation and compromise.

Even if the reasons remain unclear, although obviously nobody would benefit if the sport went over the edge and split in two, there have been enough comments and statements in recent days to suggest a sea change.

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