The FIA, which called for the tribunal to rule on the matter following a
protest from Red Bull and Ferrari ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, responded
to the verdict in a separate statement in which the body expressed hope that
lessons can be learned.
It read: “The FIA duly notes the decision handed down today by the FIA
International Tribunal against Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team and Pirelli
Tyres.
“This decision follows (i) the disciplinary proceedings instigated by the FIA,
on the basis in particular of the report by the Stewards of the Monaco Grand
Prix, forwarded to the FIA following the two protests made by Scuderia
Ferrari Team and Red Bull Racing respectively, and (ii) the hearing that
took place yesterday before the International Tribunal with the
participation of all the parties concerned.
“The FIA wishes that lessons are learnt from this case and from the decision
handed down. To this end, the FIA will make sure, in association with all F1
teams, that its control of the testings is strengthened.
“It is recalled that the notification of the FIA International Tribunal’s
decision opens to each of the parties concerned the possibility of bringing
an appeal against this decision before the FIA International Court of Appeal
within 7 days.”