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Spy Story: Ferrari satisfied with WMSC verdict 

Ferrari stated to be satisfied with the World Moto Sport Council decision to strip McLaren-Mercedes of all their points valid for 2007 Constructors’ Championship and fine them $100 million as a result of the spying controversy. Ferrari, now certain to be crowned constructors champions winner following McLaren’s points loss, stated that facts of “extremely serious nature and grossly prejudicial” to Formula One were demonstrated today at Paris hearing.

Ferrari, said earlier in a statement: “Ferrari acknowledges the decision of the FIA to sanction Vodafone McLaren Mercedes for its breach of Article 151c of the International Sporting Code. In light of new evidence, facts and behaviour of an extremely serious nature and grossly prejudicial to the interest of the sport have been further demonstrated. Ferrari is satisfied that the truth has now emerged.”