- 05 Sep 07, 16:42#13095
Ayrton Senna: WDC 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
McLaren: WCC 1974, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998, 1999, 2007
McLaren: WDC 1974, 1976, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998, 1999, 2008
From itv.com/f1:
Formula 1's on-going spy scandal has taken a sensational new twist after the FIA announced on Wednesday that it is to re-open the investigation into a breach of Article 151c of the International Sporting code by the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team.
The world championship leaders were found guilty at the previous hearing of possessing confidential information belonging to Ferrari, but were not punished because the FIA had insufficient evidence to prove that the team had acted upon it in any way.
However the case, which was set for appeal on September 13, has now been referred back to the World Motor Sport Council after the FIA announced it had received new evidence on the matter.
For the record, FIA president Max Mosley's application for appeal has been withdrawn.
The sport's governing body warned in its previous verdict on the matter on July 26 that should new evidence come to light linking McLaren to the actions of the two individuals at the centre of the scandal - former Ferrari employee Nigel Stepney and McLaren's suspended technical director Mike
Coughlan - then the team could face severe sanctions.
The nature of the evidence, and it's origin, remains unclear, but should McLaren be found guilty in the second hearing, then it could face a lengthy period of disqualification.
“If it is found in the future that the Ferrari information has been used to the detriment of the championship, we reserve the right to invite Vodafone McLaren Mercedes back in front of the WMSC where it will face the possibility of exclusion from not only the 2007 championship but also the 2008 championship," read the statement at the time.
Both Coughlin and Stepney were also invited by the FIA, in the first hearing, to give reason why they should not be banned from internation motor sport for a lenghty period.
This latest news comes just days before the Italian Grand Prix and will undoubtedly put McLaren under further public scrutiny in a season where the team has been beset by controversy on and off the track.
With McLaren showing more pace than expected at the Monza test, it seems the Tifosi are slightly worried about not winning the Italian Grand Prix and getting back into both championships.
However, when you're Ferrari you can always call up your friends in the Ferrari International Association to try and disrupt your chief opposition's plans.
Ferrari have the FIA bought, paid for and in their pockets. The FIA are a spineless and corrupt group of men in grey suits, making decisions in smoke-filled rooms.
Contrary to what Ron Dennis said, if McLaren win this championship, it will be well deserved with the internal team problems and the FIA doing their utmost to assist Ferrari.
Formula 1's on-going spy scandal has taken a sensational new twist after the FIA announced on Wednesday that it is to re-open the investigation into a breach of Article 151c of the International Sporting code by the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team.
The world championship leaders were found guilty at the previous hearing of possessing confidential information belonging to Ferrari, but were not punished because the FIA had insufficient evidence to prove that the team had acted upon it in any way.
However the case, which was set for appeal on September 13, has now been referred back to the World Motor Sport Council after the FIA announced it had received new evidence on the matter.
For the record, FIA president Max Mosley's application for appeal has been withdrawn.
The sport's governing body warned in its previous verdict on the matter on July 26 that should new evidence come to light linking McLaren to the actions of the two individuals at the centre of the scandal - former Ferrari employee Nigel Stepney and McLaren's suspended technical director Mike
Coughlan - then the team could face severe sanctions.
The nature of the evidence, and it's origin, remains unclear, but should McLaren be found guilty in the second hearing, then it could face a lengthy period of disqualification.
“If it is found in the future that the Ferrari information has been used to the detriment of the championship, we reserve the right to invite Vodafone McLaren Mercedes back in front of the WMSC where it will face the possibility of exclusion from not only the 2007 championship but also the 2008 championship," read the statement at the time.
Both Coughlin and Stepney were also invited by the FIA, in the first hearing, to give reason why they should not be banned from internation motor sport for a lenghty period.
This latest news comes just days before the Italian Grand Prix and will undoubtedly put McLaren under further public scrutiny in a season where the team has been beset by controversy on and off the track.
With McLaren showing more pace than expected at the Monza test, it seems the Tifosi are slightly worried about not winning the Italian Grand Prix and getting back into both championships.
However, when you're Ferrari you can always call up your friends in the Ferrari International Association to try and disrupt your chief opposition's plans.
Ferrari have the FIA bought, paid for and in their pockets. The FIA are a spineless and corrupt group of men in grey suits, making decisions in smoke-filled rooms.
Contrary to what Ron Dennis said, if McLaren win this championship, it will be well deserved with the internal team problems and the FIA doing their utmost to assist Ferrari.
Ayrton Senna: WDC 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
McLaren: WCC 1974, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998, 1999, 2007
McLaren: WDC 1974, 1976, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998, 1999, 2008
