The FIA has agreed to reduce the Superlicense fees

The FIA has agreed to reduce the Superlicense fees for F1 drivers after, what the federation called, 'a very positive meeting' between FIA President Max Mosley and the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), ending the long-running drivers' dispute. Most drivers held back from paying for the mandatory superlicense until recently in protest at the huge rise they incurred for 2008, insisting that they would only be willing to pay inflation-adjusted 2007 fees.

For 2008, the base cost of the Superlicense, payable by all race and reserve drivers in order to be allowed to race, rose from the 2007 price of €1690 to €10,000 in 2008. The cost-per-point also rose, going up from €447 to €2000.

Now though, the FIA has announced that it will make a proposal to the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) for a reduction in fees starting in 2010.

“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 super licence fees for drivers in the 2010 championship," read the FIA's statement. “A reduced fee would reflect the major cost reductions that will be brought into the sport for next season."

The FIA also revealed that regular meeting will take place between Mosley and the GPDA to discuss driver's concerns on other aspects of the sport. “A number of other issues were discussed and the FIA has agreed to meet representatives of the GPDA on a regular basis to maintain what promises to be a constructive dialogue," the statement concluded.