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F1: Drivers Dragged into Spy Scandal

Written by: Adam Cooper, RACER Magazine
Monza, Italy – 9/7/2007

McLaren drivers Fernando Alonso and Pedro de la Rosa are said to be at the heart of the new evidence that has caused the FIA to recall the World Motor Sport Council to Paris next week.

What was originally scheduled as a Court of Appeal hearing concerning the verdict after the original WMSC investigation has in effect become a new case. That verdict, challenged by Ferrari, let McLaren off without penalty but stressed that if any new evidence came to light the consequences for McLaren could be serious – including possible exclusion from the championship.

The latest evidence is rumored to involve e-mails between the two McLaren drivers. De la Rosa, who worked with Mike Coughlan at Arrows as well as McLaren, is said to have received information passed from Nigel Stepney to Coughlan. The subject matter was setup and how Ferrari worked with Bridgestone tires. De la Rosa is alleged to have in turn communicated with Alonso on the subject.

Both drivers have apparently been compelled to provide evidence to the FIA – presumably via an e-mail trail. Although the McLaren drivers are under orders not to talk to the press about the subject, Alonso denied the stories to Spanish TV on Thursday.

Last week the FIA wrote to all the team principals asking if they had any information related to the case, and also contacted the three McLaren drivers. The governing body promised amnesty if they cooperated - or "serious consequences" in case they did not.