McCheaters being investigated regarding gearbox
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McCheaters being investigated regarding gearbox
Stewards investigating McLaren
Lightweight gearbox issue from Hungary
06/09/07 18:10
McLaren on Thursday found itself embroiled in yet another controversy on the eve of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
It emerged that the Mercedes-powered team was being investigated by the stewards for using a new lightweight gearbox in Budapest last month without first having it crash-tested.
Article 16.1.2 of the regulations states that any 'significant modification introduced into any of the structures tested shall require that part to pass a further test'.
McLaren, led by Chairman Ron Dennis, released a statement to the media denying any wrongdoing, and explaining that team officials informed the FIA that it would be using the revised gearbox casing in Hungary, subject to the rules.
"We are confident that the stewards will come to the same finding," it read.
McLaren said it learned prior to the Turkish Grand Prix two weeks ago that the gearbox needed to undergo a new crash test, and so decided not to use the technology in Istanbul.
"On 30th August the McLaren lightweight gearbox passed both a push off test and an impact crash test without any problem under the supervision of the FIA," McLaren added.
The Woking based team will therefore use the gearbox at Monza this weekend.
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Lightweight gearbox issue from Hungary
06/09/07 18:10
McLaren on Thursday found itself embroiled in yet another controversy on the eve of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
It emerged that the Mercedes-powered team was being investigated by the stewards for using a new lightweight gearbox in Budapest last month without first having it crash-tested.
Article 16.1.2 of the regulations states that any 'significant modification introduced into any of the structures tested shall require that part to pass a further test'.
McLaren, led by Chairman Ron Dennis, released a statement to the media denying any wrongdoing, and explaining that team officials informed the FIA that it would be using the revised gearbox casing in Hungary, subject to the rules.
"We are confident that the stewards will come to the same finding," it read.
McLaren said it learned prior to the Turkish Grand Prix two weeks ago that the gearbox needed to undergo a new crash test, and so decided not to use the technology in Istanbul.
"On 30th August the McLaren lightweight gearbox passed both a push off test and an impact crash test without any problem under the supervision of the FIA," McLaren added.
The Woking based team will therefore use the gearbox at Monza this weekend.
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hopefully they wont be as lucky on the 13th.....
McLaren pick up gearbox fine
FIA take action over untested ‘box
06/09/07 19:36
McLaren has escaped with a fine at Monza after FIA stewards on Thursday investigated the team for a rules breach.
It emerged at the scene of the Italian Grand Prix that the team used a new lightweight gearbox in Budapest last month without first having it crash-tested.
McLaren denied any wrongdoing in a statement, but the stewards found the Woking based team in breach of article 16.1.2 of the technical regulations and imposed a fine of (US) $50,000.
The team did not use the technology in Istanbul two weeks ago, where Ferrari secured a one-two, after learning that it should have been crash-tested, but this procedure has now taken place under FIA supervision and the gearbox is to be used legitimately at Monza.
McLaren's MP4-22 totally dominated the Monza test last week with the lightweight gearbox fitted, as it also did in Hungary on debut.
"The Stewards feel that disclosure should be made in circumstances such as this and accordingly censure McLaren," part of the stewards' decision reads.
The stewards said they did not condone McLaren's use of effectively 'untested components' in Hungary, "but in the particular circumstances of this case no further sanction will be applied."
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FIA take action over untested ‘box
06/09/07 19:36
McLaren has escaped with a fine at Monza after FIA stewards on Thursday investigated the team for a rules breach.
It emerged at the scene of the Italian Grand Prix that the team used a new lightweight gearbox in Budapest last month without first having it crash-tested.
McLaren denied any wrongdoing in a statement, but the stewards found the Woking based team in breach of article 16.1.2 of the technical regulations and imposed a fine of (US) $50,000.
The team did not use the technology in Istanbul two weeks ago, where Ferrari secured a one-two, after learning that it should have been crash-tested, but this procedure has now taken place under FIA supervision and the gearbox is to be used legitimately at Monza.
McLaren's MP4-22 totally dominated the Monza test last week with the lightweight gearbox fitted, as it also did in Hungary on debut.
"The Stewards feel that disclosure should be made in circumstances such as this and accordingly censure McLaren," part of the stewards' decision reads.
The stewards said they did not condone McLaren's use of effectively 'untested components' in Hungary, "but in the particular circumstances of this case no further sanction will be applied."
Source GMM
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