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Article: McLaren make apology ahead of Malaysia ruling
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- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- April 25, 2009
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LEWIS HAMILTON'S McLaren team have offered an unreserved apology
to Formula One's governing body, the FIA, for misleading race
stewards in Malaysia after the season's opening grand prix, which
led to Hamilton being disqualified.
The team were charged with five counts of bringing the sport into
disrepute and will learn their fate at a hearing on Wednesday.
Punishments could include expulsion from the championship,
suspension, a fine or points deduction.
"We are co-operating with the FIA. I have written to [FIA
president] Max Mosley but before 29 April I can't say anything about
it," said McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh ahead of
tomorrow's Bahrain Grand Prix. "It's a letter to them. ...