FIA Contract Recognition Board

FIA Contract Recognition Board
Abbreviation CRB
Location Geneva, Switzerland
Region served International
Formula One

The FIA Contract Recognition Board (CRB) is a body set up by motorsports governing body, the FIA, to determine the legality of driver contracts and to settle disputes between Formula One teams over such contracts.[1] The CRB meets in Geneva, Switzerland and is made up of independent lawyers who are considered to be suitably experienced in the law of contract.[2] It aims to decide disputes in a few days, rather than the extended periods a court of law would take.[3]

The CRB was formed after Michael Schumacher signed to drive for the Benetton team in 1991, despite having agreed to discuss a contract with the Jordan team.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Decision-making at the CRB". GrandPrix.com. Inside F1, Inc.. 2004-10-18. http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns13683.html. 
  2. ^ Saward, Joe (1996-10-01). "Why Williams wins in Formula 1". GrandPrix.com. Inside F1, Inc.. http://www.grandprix.com/ft/ft00240.html. 
  3. ^ Rubino-Sammartano, Mauro (2001). International Arbitration Law and Practice. Kluwer Law International. p. 553. ISBN 9041114254. 
  4. ^ Collings, Timothy. The Piranha Club. Virgin Books. p. 315. ISBN 1852279079.