Montezemolo wants prosecution of Mercedes for tyre tests

While opinions are still divided concerning the tyre test conducted by Mercedes with Pirelli, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo is inclining towards the prosecution of Mercedes by the FIA’s International Tribunal, in the hopes that a certain level of professionalism is maintained.

Mercedes and Pirelli are called upon to answer to the inquisition in front of the International Tribunal on June 20 and might even have to face severe repercussions for the tyre test they conducted with the 2013 car, last month.

“We have faith in the FIA,” he told Ferrari’s website. “I do not wish to comment, but I note with satisfaction that the Federation is following this incident well. Let’s hope Formula One can maintain its professionalism and we have faith that those who attempt to circumvent the regulations are pursued and prosecuted, or rather more prosecuted than pursued.”

Ferrari was one of the teams who openly voiced their protest against the tyre test, which was allegedly in breach of the Sporting Regulations.

When asked about Ferrari’s preparation for a championship challenge, Montezemolo insisted that the Ferrari team is prepared to overtake Red Bull in the race.

“As for us, we know exactly what we must do to win,” continued Montezemolo. “Between today and tomorrow, I will hold a long and detailed meeting with [team principal Stefano] Domenicali and all the engineers: they know what we must do to improve and I am convinced that right to the very last race, Ferrari will be competitive and a contender, that we will not give up and that we have all the elements in place to improve.”

Source: ESPN f1