Formula One's governing body may hold off on legal action against Ferrari and teams planning a breakaway series pending further talks, FIA president Max Mosley said on Sunday. "I think we would rather talk than litigate," the motor racing chief told reporters at the British Grand Prix when asked whether it was possible that a writ might not be issued on Monday.
Mosley had not planned on attending Sunday's race after a flying visit to Silverstone on Friday. However he returned to the paddock with Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone and Renault team boss Flavio Briatore, one of those pushing for the proposed rival series.
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said on Friday that it would be "issuing legal proceedings without delay" against champions Ferrari and the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA). The eight FOTA teams announced on Thursday they would start preparations for their own championship after talks with the FIA over the 2010 rules broke down.
Mosley said a solution remained possible. "I think (an agreement) is very close, I think what divides us and the teams is minimal and really is something that we could sit down and iron out very quickly and we said to them we are ready to do this.