Volkswagen and Ford will play a part in shaping new Formula One technical regulations but neither manufacturer is likely to enter the sport, according to FIA President Max Mosley. "I don't think there is any suggestion that either of those companies will come into Formula One," the International Automobile Federation head told reporters at the Monaco Grand Prix. "But from our point of view, if we can involve two or even more (uncommitted) major manufacturers at board level in our discussions on possible future regulations, their input will be very helpful because they are disinterested about the technologies we should incorporate. "They promised to do the best they can to help us," said Mosley. The FIA sent a discussion paper on proposals for new engine and gearbox regulations from 2011 to its Formula One Manufacturers' Advisory committee before the May 13 Spanish Grand Prix.

DIRECT RELEVANCE The committee, which meets next month, includes all the current F1 manufacturers -- Renault, BMW, DaimlerChrysler's Mercedes, Ferrari (FIAT), Honda and Toyota -- as well as Ford and the VW-Audi Group. The FIA has said it wants Formula One technology to have direct relevance to road car development in future, making it more attractive to manufacturers. Ford have a long history in Formula One, winning 177 races as engine providers and more recently competing as owners of Jaguar. That team was sold in 2004 to Austria's Red Bull billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz. Audi have a strong motor racing pedigree, both as multiple winners of the Le Mans 24 Hours sportscar classic and going back to the pre-World War Two years when Auto Union were among the grand prix giants. (Reuters)