F1 teams cleared of U.S. Grand Prix guilty charges
Posted on: Friday, 22 July 2005, 14:59 CDT
HOCKENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Formula One's governing body has formally canceled guilty verdicts made against the seven Michelin teams after the U.S. Grand Prix tire fiasco.
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement Friday that its world motor sport council had voted overwhelmingly to wipe the slate clean after examining new evidence.
The move was a formality after the FIA senate recommended last week to annul the verdicts.
The June 19 race at Indianapolis turned into a fiasco after just six cars started. The Michelin teams -- championship leaders Renault, McLaren, Williams, Toyota, BAR, Sauber and Red Bull -- withdrew because of tire safety concerns.
The seven were cleared of three charges but found guilty at a hearing in Paris on June 29 of failing to ensure they were in possession of suitable tires and wrongfully refusing to allow their cars to start the race.
Source: REUTERS
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