I was reading an article earlier that seemed to hint that Bernie and Jean might be joining forces to make an edict the teams can't refuse. Then I came across this article which confirms that is likely the plan...
Ecclestone ready to vote with Todt in F1 Strategy Group meeting http://www.autosport...t.php/id/118957
If Bernie and Todt really are on the same page, it should be very interesting to see what comes of all this.