F1 spy saga takes new twist

Motor sport: Formula One world governing body, the FIA, are investigating allegations that "one or more" of McLaren's drivers…

Motor sport:Formula One world governing body, the FIA, are investigating allegations that "one or more" of McLaren's drivers may have been in possession of information relevant to the spy saga.

FIA president Max Mosley last Friday wrote a letter to all Formula One team principals — including McLaren's drivers — urging them to come forward with information to substantiate the claim.

Due to the nature of whatever replies have been received, the FIA have chosen to reconvene the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) in Paris on September 13 to discuss the "new evidence".

McLaren were found guilty by the WMSC of fraudulent conduct at the initial hearing in July, namely being in possession of unauthorised documents belonging to Ferrari.

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But due to insufficient evidence they avoided any sanctions, to the outrage of Ferrari.

If the allegations were to be proven, it is possible McLaren could be expelled from this year's championship, and that of 2008.