FIA vows to probe new espionage claim Sep.18 (GMM) Renault has so far cooperated fully with McLaren and the FIA regarding a possible new case of spying in formula one. At the height of the scandal involving Ferrari's Nigel Stepney, for which McLaren was fined $100m and kicked out of the constructors' title, rumours emerged that the Woking based team was in possession of evidence that implicated Renault of a separate offence. Defecting engineer Phil Mackereth is understood to have taken with him to Renault three disks of detailed information about McLaren's cooling and electronic systems. Team boss Flavio Briatore confirmed in Belgium at the weekend that he provided information about the issue both to F1's governing body and McLaren, but a FIA spokesman revealed that the French team was not yet being investigated formally. Max Mosley said the information he has been presented with so far "doesn't support" the accusation of espionage, but added that he was expecting a more detailed dossier from McLaren soon. "When we get it, we will investigate," the FIA president told BBC's Radio 5. Spy game 2007 BACKGROUND Time line spy game Complete coverage Ferrari McLaren He added: "We've had a dossier from Renault which doesn't look particularly damning, but then again, you wouldn't expect it to. We must wait and see what comes out from McLaren." Mosley also said Briatore recently agreed to allow "experts" commissioned by McLaren to look at Renault's computer systems at the team's factory. He said of Dennis: "Obviously when he's got that report, if there's something significant in it, I have no doubt he will let us have it." < Prev Next > [ Back ] Popular last 7 days BREAKING NEWS: McLaren excluded from F1 seasons 2007, 2008 Alleged McLaren/Renault 'spy' named OFFICIAL: McLaren DSQ, fined $100m, drivers free to race McLaren disqualified: Ron Dennis statement Ferrari almost certain 2007 champion Social Bookmarking More Formula 1 news Tuesday, 18. September 2007 Testing at JerezMcLaren withdraws Hungary points appealHonda debut updated car at Jerez testDavid Richards gives Stepney new jobRodriguez-Spyker deal to be revealedLawyers start work on Alonso's McLaren exitWe're not champions yet says FerrariFIA vows to probe new espionage claimHamilton should fear Alonso - Spanish pressHonda 'sabotaged' Super Aguri at Spa - report Monday, 17. September 2007 Jean Todt: Very soft sentenceFIA presses ahead with McLaren's Hungary points appealMateschitz plays down Alonso gossipSpa a victory for fairness says ItalyIndia GP on track for 2010 - promoterMosley, Hamilton, disagree over 'tainted' titlePress goes hard on Alonso, McLaren Sunday, 16. September 2007 Prodrive boss also in helicopter crashFerrari not ready to accept constructors' titleBelgian GP: Ferrari - team passionMcLaren deny test, media ban for AlonsoHamilton tones down Alonso criticismHamilton hits out at Alonso drivingBelgian GP race: McLarenBelgian GP race: Super Aguri - HardBelgian GP race: Renault - disappointingBelgian GP race: Toyota - ExodusBelgian GP race: Toro Rosso - chocolateBelgian GP race: Honda frustratingBelgian GP race: Williams F1 END OF ARTICLE Interesting that McCheaters are involved in this investigation too. I suppose they would like to show that others cheat as they may think it makes them look better. The old "everybody does it so it's OK" approach as some profess on this board. BTW I don't buy it. Two McLiars don't make a right IMVHO.
It hasn't even been a week since McL got spanked by the FIA for cheating, and now this with Renault all of a sudden? Great timing, Dennis. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black!
