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FIA: 'Mercedes didn't have permission to test'

Formula 1's governing body the FIA, insists it never gave Mercedes permission to use its current car, the W04, during a 1000km tyre test with Pirelli. The matter is currently being overseen by the sport's International Tribunal which is expected to make a ruling on Friday. Whilst Mercedes are adamant FIA race director Charlie Whiting signed off on the test, FIA lawyer Mark Howard disagrees. Although they were granted preliminary permission, it was on the basis that the FIA's legal team signed it off - which he claims they never. "Whiting was asked a general and non-specific question - the general question on the permissibility of using a 2013 car. "His preliminary...
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