Ferrari to Face “Trial” September 8th
The International Automobile Federation, FIA, scheduled dates for the trial hearing with the World Motor Sport Council (World Motor Sport Council). The meeting was to discuss the controversy over Ferrari team orders are carried out at the German Grand Prix two weeks ago.
Actually, because of the illegal acts committed in Hockenheim circuit, the Ferrari was fined 100,000 dollars (about USD 900 million). At that time, “Scuderia” give orders to Felipe Massa in order to slow the car, to give way to Fernando Alonso, who became the winner.
Ferrari’s actions not considered sporty. At the expense of Massa, who eventually finished second, Ferrari has violated the rules set forth in Article 39.1 which says that “Team orders which interfere with the race result are prohibited.”
Therefore, apart from fines sanctioned, Ferrari’s actions are unfair by WMSC will also be investigated. According to FIA, the WMSC hearing will take place on 8 September in Paris.