Comments on: McLaren apologises over Ferrari spy scandal

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:34:05 +0000

No worries. This is making me a little concerned about how quickly the site is updating though. If anyone's noticed a problem with it please drop me a line via the contact form.

By: Sri

Sri — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:15:50 +0000

Ah, my friend! You got me again, for being late!

By: Keith Collantine

Keith Collantine — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:56:57 +0000

Sri, there's already an article on that here: Mosley proposes halt to McLaren spy investigation

By: Sri

Sri — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:24:03 +0000

Here’s a reason why all the FIA bashers on behalf of Macca should go jump

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/64374

Believe, but never blindly follow!

By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:33:05 +0000

I can’t believe what I am reading from some people. Now suddenly it is, oh well, let’s forget about it. And that after all the accusations against the FIA since July? So it was right to accuse the FIA for wrong doing in the McLaren case for nearly half a year, and not even one day after McLaren admit the FIA were right and only their perseverance brought the truth to light, it is just “oh well, let’s go back to racing”?
I applaud the FIA for the grand gesture and closing the official case. But I can see a need for many people who wrongly accused the FIA and defended McLaren to review their positions.
I think there should be quite a few people with red faces.

By: powerline2007

powerline2007 — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:34:19 +0000

Somehow I get the feeling that some kind of deal was made between Max & McLaren behind closed doors.

This apology may actually help Max in his legal tangle with the Sunday Times to face off sharp questioning by the defense.

McLaren has nothing to lose by issuing this apology. Its interesting to see Alonso’s name there too.

By: mike

mike — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:21:19 +0000

I just hope this brings an end to all of this.

Lets get back to some racing!!

By: George

George — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:31:31 +0000

All of McLaren’s responses to their problems were dictated by Ron and Martin. As such this apology and plea for closure should have been accompanied by their dual resignations, for the good of the team and the sport.

I can’t tell you how disappointed I am in their lack of honesty and transparency. They have stonewalled to the bitter end and now offer an apology. Hypocrites!

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:55:54 +0000

I am looking forward to hearing from the “witch-hunters” now sticking up for Mosley and the FIA for having been accused incorrectly.

By: Captain Caveman

Captain Caveman — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:25:42 +0000

Ditto about the Private & Confidential section… what an ironic piece.

Anyway call me a sceptic but I have to question just how the FIA can come to the conclusion that the knowledge was more widespread than originally stated, without Maclaren knowing it was the case.

My gut feel, albeit loosely founded is that the degree of penalty for Maclaren may well have been down to the fact that the FIA felt they were hiding something.

In my eyes the additional evaluation of the new 08 car is now most definitely justified.