After Wednesday’s council, the FIA decided not to apply sanctions to the teams incriminated in the Indianapolis affair before September 14. These 7 teams are more likely to have to pay a fine than to lose points. 2 charges out 5 were held against them:
– They were found guilty of not having made sure they had suitable tyres, but with mitigating circumstances
– They were also found guilty of refusing to start the race.
Max Mosley declared he’d pay attention to how the teams will compensate the fans and that the Council would take a decision concerning the penalties in the extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council on September 14. Team managers kept a low profile during the meeting, which might have pleased Mr. Mosley. Some of them even declared President Mosley liked to humiliate people.
As for Michelin, which was not summoned at the hearing, the FIA can’t impose a penalty on them. Anyway, the company had previously decided the refund the spectators.
Postponing the decision until September 14 is a smart idea actually. Firstly, the FIA keeps the teams under control, secondly, the organisation adds some suspense for the public. One day, maybe, someone will understand Formula 1 is a matter of motorsport rather than politics.
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