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Originally Posted by ioan
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AHAHAAHAHAAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAH :) ))))))))Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
As anticipated, the proper [ONLY!] decision was made and the FIA will now work at modifying one of the [many] stupid rules.
Time to get back to racing! Forza Ferrari :-]
According to Ferrari they did not brake any FIA rule. As I wrote before everyone brakes this rule. Ferrari got in trouble because they had the grace of a rhino in a china shop. The only learning that Ferrari is getting from this is next time they'll do it they'll do it like everyone else: with grace :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mia 01
Well said!Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
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Originally Posted by ioan
Something a number of people were calling for back in 2007:(link)Quote:
"It is conduct most unbecoming of an FIA president and, in my humble view, brought the sport into disrepute."
Still, water under the bridge now and fortunately we have a new and very different FIA President.
Well, it is a silly rule but a rule none the less. Ferrari broke the rules and have been punished.
Furthermore, they have been summoned in front of the WMSC who Ferrari have publicly stated they have confidence in to make the right decision.
The WMSC have confirmed the punishment and also imposed legal costs on Ferrari on top of the $100,000 fine.
Ferrari have accepted the judgement that they are guilty of using team orders to influence the outcome of the race and will not be appealing.
The FIA will be reviewing the existing rule to decide whether it needs amending.
Get thee over to Maranello post haste sunshine because Ferrari need your help. Their legal team must be shocking because they've not just been found guilty and have chosen to accept the verdict and not appeal but have also been saddled with the FIA legal fees for the privilege.Quote:
Originally Posted by pallone col bracciale
If they had you on the books, they would have probably ended up getting compensation from the FIA and a apology from the Stewards. :D :D
It seems that the FIA President agrees - http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/86490 - or does he?Quote:
Originally Posted by mstillhere
This is all rather odd. The stewards fined Ferrari for being in breach of article 39.1, and for bringing the sport into disrepute. The WMSC upheld this decision and have asked Ferrari to pay the FIA's legal costs, and yet Todt appears to be saying there was insufficient evidence to find them guilty although he tends to agree that team orders were used.
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Same old FIA really...confused, dumb and made to look foolish. So much for a new regime.
There is a lot of 5hyt3 to clear out from the old regime.Quote:
Originally Posted by I am evil Homer
The FIA appears to have taken the view that a team sport is likely to have team orders.
So, they did the right thing.
They told Ferrari they were wrong. That they did use team orders, that they are very naughty, that the Stewards penalty and fine will stand and that the FIA's fees will be met by Ferrari.
In the meantime, the FIA will look into abolishing the near unapplicable 'no team orders' rule.
So, teams still cannot use team orders.