WMSC to review punishment policy after Piquet fallout

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.

It is understood the WMSC are to address the matter in Paris on Monday once they have reviewed their case, and issued any penalty, against Renault over charges of conspiracy relating to last year’s Singapore Grand Prix.

In deciding not to dispute the allegation made by the FIA, Renault have effectively admitted conspiring with then driver Nelson Piquet Junior of causing a crash, to the advantage of Fernando Alonso. However, it is only Renault who will stand before the 26 members of the council, headed by FIA president Max Mosley in one of his last acts of office before stepping down on October 23.