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  1. RP

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    #1 RP, Sep 8, 2008
    Felipe Massa's engine will be the next power unit to be looked at by the FIA following the governing body's decision to carry out random checks this season.

    The process began at the German Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton's engine was the first to be sealed so the checks could be carried out.

    Current rules prevent engine manufacturers from making technical changes over the course of the season.

    The FIA said Massa's engine will be next.

    "The engine of car number 02 is kept sealed in order to carry out further checks according to Article 5 of the 2008 FIA Formula One Technical Regulations. These checks will be done before the Italian GP," said the FIA in a statement.
     
  2. Far Out

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    #2 Far Out, Sep 8, 2008
    Thanks for pointing that out. Those who immediately thought of an anti-MCL conspiray after Hockenheim will hopefully be quiet now ;)
     
  3. kraftwerk

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    #3 kraftwerk, Sep 8, 2008
    Don't you mean, the ones that quickly assumed Mclaren were cheating...
     
  4. tactical

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    #4 tactical, Sep 9, 2008
    So the FIA quick hasty counter strike has worked then;) Got you fooled:D
     
  5. natural

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    #5 natural, Sep 11, 2008
    from: autosport.com

    The FIA has given the Ferrari engine of Felipe Massa the all-clear, following a routine inspection prior to the Italian Grand Prix.

    A series of tests on all the manufacturers' engines begun to ensure that the power units being used are in conformity with those homologated with the governing body prior to the start of the season.

    The Mercedes-Benz engine from Lewis Hamilton's car in Hockenheim was the first to be checked, with Massa's Ferrari power unit chosen for examination after Belgium.

    FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer confirmed ahead of the Monza weekend that the engine complied with F1's technical regulations, and parts in it had no disparity from those already homologated.
     
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    #6 1_can_dream, Sep 11, 2008
    Of course McLaren were cheating, this just proves that Massa is cheating as well! clearly he couldn't be two points behind in the championship any other way!!!! ;)
     
  7. Barrister

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    #7 Barrister, Sep 12, 2008
    Well, we all know that he could have just swapped the engine for one with no illegal modifications. Maybe Gandalf was there.

    LOL.
     
  8. RP

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    #8 RP, Sep 12, 2008
    Engines are sealed and tagged.
     
  9. Drive550PFB

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    #9 Drive550PFB, Sep 12, 2008
    Conspiracy every where. Check out Griselda Blanco in Cocaine Cowboys. A plot to kidnap JFK Jr.
     
  10. Barrister

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    #10 Barrister, Sep 12, 2008
    It was a joke Ron.
     

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