The FIA has taken the decision to impose no further penalties for Ferrari’s use of team orders during the German GP.
The governing body will however review article 39.1 in a bid to clarify or scrap it completely and allow the use of team orders.
A brief statement released by the FIA confirmed the outcome of the WMSC meeting: “After an in depth analysis of all reports, statements and documents submitted, the Judging Body has decided to confirm the Stewards’ decision of a $100,000 fine for infringing article 39.1 of the Sporting Regulations and to impose the payment of the costs incurred by the FIA.
“The Judging Body has also acknowledged that article 39.1 of the Sporting Regulations should be reviewed and has decided to refer this question to the Formula One Sporting Working Group.”
The FIA’s reasoning behind the decision not to penalise the team further is yet to be known, but the oucome is likely to infuriate fans who have accused Ferrari of fixing the result in their favour for a mere $100,000 fine.
The team issued a brief statement in response to the FIA’s decision to review the regulation which forbids team orders.
“Ferrari has taken note of the decision of the FIA World Council, relating to the outcome of this year’s German Grand Prix and wishes to express its appreciation of the Council’s proposal to review article 39.1 of the Formula 1 Sporting Regulations, in light of what emerged during today’s discussions.”
The FIA’s full explanation is due on Thursday.
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