FIA Contract Recognition Board
The FIA Contract Recognition Board is a body set up by motorsports governing body, the FIA, to determine the legality of driver contracts and to settle disputes between Formula One teams over such contracts. The CRB meets in Geneva, Switzerland and is made up of independent lawyers who are considered to be suitably experienced in the law of contract. It aims to decide disputes in a few days, rather than the extended periods a court of law would take.
The CRB was formed after Michael Schumacher signed to drive for the Benetton team in, despite having agreed to discuss a contract with the Jordan team.
