Zoom Engine and aero restrictions to be discussed

Formula One Teams' Association is meeting today at a Heathrow airport hotel, spokespeople for two Grand Prix outfits confirmed.

The news coincides with the leaking of a letter sent on Monday by FIA President Max Mosley to the alliance's Chairman Luca di Montezemolo, outlining the need for further radical cost cuts.

"I can confirm that McLaren, along with all the teams, are attending a FOTA meeting today at a Heathrow hotel," the Woking-based team told ESPN Racing-Live.

"Inevitably, Max's letter to the teams of January 5 will be discussed constructively in the context of aims shared by FOTA and the FIA in respect of cost-cutting initiatives, environmental initiatives and initiatives designed to improve the spectacle of Grand Prix racing generally. "

It is believed that high on the agenda for the meeting is Mosley's proposal to investigate the possible future use of further moveable aerodynamic devices, in addition to the adjustable front wing that is allowed in 2009.

"If sufficiently radical, these could give a car following another car a performance advantage by virtue of being behind," the FIA President wrote in his letter to Montezemolo.

E.A, Source: GMM
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