FRANCE faced severe political embarrassment yesterday after carmaker Renault said the three top executives it sacked for industrial espionage in January might not be spies after all.

THE World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) appear set to review their policy in relation to punishing team members following the latest scandal to blight Formula One.

The World Motor Sport Council appear set to review their policy in relation to punishing team members following the latest scandal to blight Formula One.

Renault president and CEO Carlos Ghosn has presented a calm front in the wake of the storm currently surrounding the manufacturer’s Formula One team.