Formula 1's title contenders now have an effective carte blanche to use team orders over the remainder of the season - if they are willing to stomach a $100,000 fine – in the wake of the FIA verdict on Ferrari's German Grand Prix actions.
The FIA remains convinced that Ferrari did use illegal team orders at the German Grand Prix - but it decided not to push the team further at its disciplinary hearing on Wednesday because of inconsistencies in the way the rules have been applied in the past.
Felipe Massa says his out-of-position start at the Belgian Grand Prix happened simply because his seating position did not give him good enough visibility to line his Ferrari up correctly
Jarno Trulli has admitted that 2010 has turned out to be a much more frustrating year than he anticipated - but is still confident that 2011 will be much more fruitful