FIA Contract Recognition Board

The FIA Contract Recognition Board (CRB) 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 in , despite having agreed to discuss a contract with .
==List of Cases Handled==
===Timo Glock===
During November 2007, Glock signed a contract with for the 2008 season but also claimed to have a valid contract for 2008. The CRB ruled in favour of Toyota who then subsequently announced Glock as a driver.
===Jenson Button===
In August 2004, Button signed a contract with even though he had a valid contract with British American Racing. The CRB ruled in BAR's favour on 20 October that year and Button remained with the team.
Although not a strict CRB decision, Button signed a contract with Williams to drive with them in 2006, but then later felt he would be better placed at BAR to get his maiden win. Although Frank Williams determined the contract to be watertight, he later settled with Button for £18m not to take his option at Williams.
===Oscar Piastri===
Piastri was signed to the Renault Sport Academy in 2020 as part of their Driver Development Program, which included racing in Formula 3, Formula 2 and testing in Formula One. When Fernando Alonso signed for for the season, quickly announced Piastri's promotion to a racing seat. However, Piastri quickly rebuffed Alpine's announcement by claiming he never signed a contract to race with the team. The CRB met on 29 August 2022 to determine whether Piastri is contracted to Alpine, or if he is free to join a different team for 2023. On 2 September, during the 2022 Dutch Grand Prix weekend, the CRB made a ruling against Alpine, recognising the contract between Piastri and McLaren signed on 4 July 2022 for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. McLaren announced Piastri's signing shortly after the CRB's decision.
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