FIA International Tribunal Investigating Mercedes for Tire Test

The FIA International Tribunal has announced that it has begun an investigation into MercedesMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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for its tire test with Pirelli in Barcelona prior to the Grand Prix of Monaco. FerrariFerrariItaly, 1947 > present233 models
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has been cleared of breaking the rules for testing with Pirelli in a 2011 car. 

The statement from the FIA said: "To bring the case concerning the tyre testing session carried out by Pirelli and Team Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 in Barcelona on 15-17 May 2013 before the FIA International Tribunal because it results from the inquiry that the conditions of this testing may constitute a breach of the applicable FIA rules."

The race stewards at the Grand Prix of Monaco did the initial investigation, and they recommended it to the FIA. The FIA requested clarifications from the team and Pirelli. The FIA then referred the case to the FIA International Tribunal because the two investigations found that there may have been a breach of rules. 

The next step will be for the tribunal to request information from Mercedes and rival teams before deciding the case. 

The scope of the punishments that Mercedes could receive have not yet been revealed. 

Source: Autosport