Ferrari escape further sanction

FERRARI avoided further punishment from the World Motor Sport Council yesterday following a hearing into their use of prohibited team orders at the German Grand Prix.

The Council upheld the $100,000 fine imposed by stewards after the race at Hockenheim on July 25 when Felipe Massa allowed by team-mate Fernando Alonso to take the lead and eventually the victory.

The WMSC, clearly believing the fine was sufficient punishment in itself, have also decided to refer the regulation that prohibits team orders to the Formula One Sporting