FIA Delivers Conclusive Proof That McLaren Cheated

Emails between Fernando Alonso and Pedro de la Rosa were central to the evidence that led to the disqualification and $100m fine imposed on McLaren. The FIA revealed a 15-page dossier of the evidence to the media at Spa-Francorchamps on Friday, which showed that the confidential Ferrari information sent by Nigel Stepney to Mike Coughlan had indeed been used by the Woking based team.

The evidence also reveals that the drivers discussed Ferrari’s flexible wings, aero balance, tyre gas, braking system and strategies. The FIA said Coughlan and Stepney sent 288 text messages to each other and talked on the telephone at least 35 times.


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Agent009 - 9/17/2007 1:05:10 PM

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Just like Toyota in WRC?

richardp996 - 9/17/2007 1:22:11 PM

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Already discussed this. Actually, I submitted an article that was a PDF link of the FIA WMSC dossier but from the looks of it... wasn't 'published'

richardp996 - 9/17/2007 1:23:39 PM

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Oh yes, the funny thing is that Alonso is said to be looking for a ride next year, which he was in talks with the Renault team but not only that, Ferrari even made several steps to talk to him. Ferrari... interesting.

BM3W - 9/17/2007 3:35:20 PM

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ouch...$100 million is a steep penalty.

A4ORCE - 9/17/2007 4:03:35 PM

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I think they should reduce the fine (100M is just a monster amount...), but take away at least Alonso's points as well, not just the constructors.