It has come about recently that Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team took on a secret tyre test conducted by Pirelli, which has breached regulations regarding no in season testing.
The hearing will take place on June 20th, and if found guilty, punnishments could could occur such as championship points being stripped. The arguement by rival teams includes that Mercedes gained an advantage from the tyre test such as improving tyre durabillity. The 'secret' test took place after the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.
Why a secret?
Amazing how it has been deemed as a secret test which in turn means the team know it would be breaching rules if found out. After this, it appeared that Ferrari were asked about another test. Red Bull Racing says that they were approached about the test but rejected it. Lewis Hamilton and Ross Brawn vigarously point out the test was within sporting regulations and they have done nothing wrong. Thr current W04 has had a reputation of huge tyre delamination, therefore, coincidence or not, after this test Nico Rosberg won the Monaco Grand Prix where the tyres lasted very well compared to previous races and seasons.
Now the F1 world will wait to see what happens at the hearing on 20th June. Breach of rules usually ends up with a punishment. Worst case scenarios include stripping on championship points, race wins or a financial penalty. As only 2 races have occured after the test, Nico Rosbergs win could be overturned and Hamiltons podium at the Canadian GP could be eleminated.
It is up for debate, what do you readers think?
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