Formula One Constructors Association

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The Formula One Constructors Association (FOCA) was an amalgamation of Formula 1 teams founded by Bernie Ecclestone in 1971 to represent the interests of the teams in relation to the international motor sport umbrella organization of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).

In 1977 the management of FOCA was reinforced by Max Mosley , the former team leader of the March team.

In the early 1980s, a dispute broke out between the FIA ​​and FOCA over the revenue from Formula 1 races. Since 20 Formula 1 teams have now participated in the world championship, and Formula 1 has grown in popularity overall, the FOCA demanded an entry fee of $ 540,000 per race from the respective organizer. After long negotiations and threats to found a new racing series, FOCA also took over the television broadcasting rights from the FIA.