Ferrari Chief Di Montezemolo Slams FIA for Lack of Courage in Mercedes Case

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has accused the FIA of showing a lack of courage in the recent punishment meted out by the governing body to Mercedes, reports ESPN via Corriere della Sera. Di Montezemolo was an interested observer as the FIA investigated Mercedes' involvement in a three-day tyre test for Pirelli during which the team ran its 2013-spec car. The tyre supplier was attempting to resolve some early-season problems and enlisted Mercedes' help. The German marque believed that it was clear to test for Pirelli as the other F1 teams had also been extended a general invitation to help analyse the rubber—but these teams were not informed of the eventual scheduled test and reacted angrily afterwards. The FIA took a...

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