FIA agree to reduce licence fees

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The Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), which represents the majority of F1 drivers, have previously expressed their displeasure at the hike in fees introduced prior to the 2008 season.

However, after a meeting between FIA president Max Mosley and GPDA on Monday, it was announced the superlicence fee will come down next year, although a statement confirming the news stopped short of revealing what the new cost will be.

"Following a very positive meeting between FIA president Max Mosley and representatives of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), a proposal will be made to the World Motor Sport Council to revise superlicence fees for drivers in the 2010 championship," read the FIA statement.

"A reduced fee would reflect the major cost reductions that will be brought into the sport for next season.

"A number of other issues were discussed and the FIA have agreed to meet representatives of the GPDA on a regular basis to maintain what promises to be a constructive dialogue."

Prior to last season, the FIA increased the fee for the superlicence from 1,725 euro to 10,000 euro.

For this year, the FIA imposed a nominal 400 euro rise on the superlicence, taking the figure to 10,400.

Drivers also face a charge based on the number of points amassed during the season. That has risen from 447 euro per point in 2007 to 2,100 euro per point in the coming campaign.

No financial details were given on the new fees.