Red Bull advisor still seething over rival's Barcelona tyre test
Sunday 9 June 2013 21:09, UK
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has underlined the World Champions' simmering anger over Mercedes' in-season tyre test and made clear they want to see "punishment" against their rival should the FIA Tribunal rule a serious breach of the regulations has been committed.
Marko also reiterated that Red Bull had turned down an invitation from Pirelli to complete a similar tyre test as they viewed such an event as being outside the sport's rules. "It is correct that we were offered such a test," he added. "We decided that by committing such a breach of regulations, we - as championship leaders - would be confronted with consequences and thus did not follow that route." Although no date has officially been set for the International Tribunal hearing by the FIA, Sky Sports F1 understands the hearing is likely to be held in Paris a week ahead of the British GP on June 20. The Tribunal has the power to impose a range of sanctions should they rule against Mercedes from a fine, to a points deduction or exclusion from the World Championship.
