Silverstone (England), July 20: Leading Formula One bosses united yesterday in their opposition to more changes being considered to spice up the world championship.
This season has already witnessed deep, radical alterations to the structure of the series with a reduction in testing and a new one-lap qualifying session.
But Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and FIA chief Max Mosley are thought to be in favour of even more tinkering with qualifying taking place yesterday and today instead of yesterday and Friday.
With declining audiences, some figures worry about value for money. Silverstone was less than half-full Friday and tickets for today's Grand Prix are still on sale - but they are not cheap at 150 pounds for adults and 80 pounds for children.
"I have heard Bernie say that the current qualifying system isn't that exciting," said Williams chief designer Patrick Head. "But I think it's a little bit of a sacrifice in order to have more uncertainty about what the outcome might be on the Sunday.



"I think a little more settling down on what we have already got will be a good idea but equally, if there are proposals for change, then I hope they won't come out of a closed room and presented as a fait accompli.



"I would hope we'd have some chance to participate in the discussions."


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