The teams present at the meeting staged a walkout when they were told they had no right to vote because of their failing to enter next year’s championship.

All teams must sign a legally binding agreement to reduce costs to the levels of the early 1990s, which as of yet has not happened.

“The eight FOTA teams were invited to attend the meeting to discuss their further proposals for 2010. Unfortunately, no discussion was possible because FOTA walked out of the meeting,” said an FIA representative.

The revived row poses new threats for the sport, which comes just weeks after the sides seemingly overcame their differences over the proposed budget-capping.