Flavio Briatore has questioned the neutrality of FIA judge Filippo Marchino following a ruling that hurt Alpine at Monza, but the FIA Courts have hit back, defending the panel's integrity and the process.
The controversy stems from the court's decision to reinstate two five-second penalties for Pierre Gasly for pit lane speeding during the Monaco Grand Prix, overturning an earlier decision that had removed them.
McLaren and Red Bull had challenged the removal, and the court ruled in their favor, meaning Gasly lost his podium for a second time.
Bias Claims Dismissed by FIA
Briatore alleged Marchino had links to McLaren through a 2018 charity event, and even described the judge as acting "like a prosecutor" during the hearing.
In response, the FIA Courts stated that the panel's composition and the case process followed standard judicial procedures. They emphasized that judges must make annual disclosures of interests and sign a declaration of independence for each case.
Critically, the FIA revealed that parties were given opportunities to raise concerns about the panel's makeup before and after the hearing, but no objections were made.
Integrity of Racing's Legal Process
The FIA Courts also stressed that the diverse backgrounds of its judges are an important part of the process, allowing cases to be considered through various legal perspectives.
The official statement expressed confidence in the soundness of the proceedings and the integrity of the judges, dismissing public comments questioning their independence.
This controversy highlights the intense behind-the-scenes battles in Formula 1, where technical decisions can spark war of words between teams and officials. Will this case set a precedent for tighter scrutiny of FIA's legal process?
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