9 Sep 2010

Ferrari escape further punishment over team orders

7:01 am on 9 September 2010

Ferrari have escaped further punishment over their team orders controversy at July's German Grand Prix.

Formula one's governing body has upheld a 130-thousand fine for Ferrari, but the world motorsport council has agreed unanimously not to impose any further sanction.

Ferrari were found to have ordered Felipe Massa to allow Fernando Alonso to pass him and race away to win Germany Grand Prix.