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The transcription of the other day meeting in Paris:

http://rapidshare.com/files/56770977...cript.rar.html

Some parts are censored, to read those parts you just have to copy and paste to Word.

McLaren won't appeal

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McLaren won't appeal last Thursday's World Motor Sport Council verdict, according to team boss Ron Dennis.

Last week McLaren were stripped of all their Constructors' Championship points for the season and handed a $100m fine by the WMSC after being found guilty of using Ferrari secrets in this year's Championship.

McLaren had until Friday 5pm (CET) to appeal the verdict but announced at the 11th hour that they would accept the punishment, although still protested their innocence.

'Having now had time to study the judgement of the World Motor Sport Council with its lawyers and shareholders, McLaren thinks it is in the best interests of the sport, and its goal of winning races and World Championships, not to appeal,' the team said in a statement.

'It is clear from the full judgement that the World Motor Sport Council concluded that the charge that a McLaren employee had "unauthorised possession of documents and confidential information" was proven.

'Despite the existence of no evidence that the information was applied, tested or shared with the engineering team (which it was not), this possession constitutes a breach of the Code.

'To our regret and embarrassment, the content of the previously unknown emails demonstrated possession not being limited to a single person, albeit unsanctioned in any way by the team. For this breach of Article 151c, a very heavy penalty has been imposed on the team.

'The major principle of the issue for McLaren is: this information was not used to gain advantage on its cars.

'Moving forwards, and in consultation with our shareholders, we will now review and further strengthen our internal compliance structures and processes.'

Team boss Ron Dennis, who has borne the brunt of McLaren's Stepneygate woes, is keen to put the matter behind him and move on as his drivers challenge for the 2007 Drivers' Championship title.

"We believe the time has come to put this huge distraction behind us. McLaren wants to win races and World Championships," he said.

"We are fortunate to have, and continue to receive, unwavering support from our employees, sponsor partners and Formula 1 fans across the world - all of whom are equally keen that we totally focus on winning this year's Drivers' Championship and the remaining three races of the season."

It's official then:
http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/8...ferrarims2.jpg

FIA have released confidential info of Mclaren and Ferrari by accident

http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...22154959.shtml

its two posts above yours

not that you stanned, but as a download :D

Hahaha.. FIA doesn't even know how to use computers

Now McLaren should charge the FIA for 200$ yeah seems fair to me... they gave every OTHER team McLaren/Ferrari information so now the other teams have an advantage.

well its not like the blacked out parts held any secrets...I bet every team has that 780 pg folder...where's that msn pic of Nige sending it to Mike...lol

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Originally Posted by DeMoN

Now McLaren should charge the FIA for 200$ yeah seems fair to me... they gave every OTHER team McLaren/Ferrari information so now the other teams have an advantage.

Ah, now you decided to show up :P~

Yeah college has taken a toll on my free time. Have enough time to read a bit here a bit planetf1.com and watch F1 =)

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Nigel Stepney is pressing ahead with plans to publish his autobiography next year.

The former Ferrari mechanic, who has been at the centre of the spy controversy between Ferrari and McLaren, is hoping to publish the book himself early next year.

It comes just a week after original publisher Red Mist Books announced it was no longer involved in the book.

Stepney has set up his own website for the launch of his autobiography, with all proceeds from sales of 'Red Mist' going to charity.

http://www.nigel-stepney.com/

I know everyone's focused on the fight to the championship but I couldn't resist. This is too funny! Pathetic!

I really hope that he do a book signing tour so that F1 fans from around the world can throw things at him.