The whole thing is such a mess and it seems that all parties are in some way culpable. Trying to apply punishment must risk entering a minefield of potential further problems. No wonder the FIA wanted to strike a deal without the tribunal!
That was for the test between Bahrain and Spain I think. Apparently they did a test last year with Massa, which should be investigated, especially if they used the 2011 car.
Craig Slater: "We are expecting a verdict any minute now...it may have already been delivered to all the interested parties..."by Pete Gill 12:08 PM
The FIA confirmed yesterday that the 2012 test with Massa was with a 2010 car. Mercedes claimed that in that test Ferrari did more than 1000km but I think the 1000km thing is something in Pirelli's contract, not the sporting regs.
They should ban the Pirelli tests next season in my opinion. With the in-season testing there's no need for them and they're open to corruption.
Motorsport News ‏@MNewsRacing 1m Sources suggest that a verdict on the #Mercedes-#Pirelli test case is imminent. Watch this space for updates. Andrew Benson ‏@andrewbensonf1 15s I'm told a decision in Mercedes/Pirelli #testgate is imminent
Whatever you're doing, don't hold your breath! Just to pass the time, does anyone want to complete this nursery rhyme? Little Jack Horner, Sat in a corner, Stirring a pot of ****. He put in his...
Jon Noble ‏@NobleF1 17s Mercedes banned from Young Driver Test and reprimanded over Pirelli test controversy. Pirelli reprimanded. Ridiculous
Joke - the sport is a disgrace! I think all the teams should just go testing now there is effectively no punishment! The FIA can't punish the teams differently for the same infringement or crime!
It took them two days to do nothing. Cue the other teams arranging illegal test sessions ASAP because it's worth sacrificing the young drivers' test for. Mercedes didn't even try to defend themselves.
