EC criticised over leaked report
The FIA has hit back at the European Commission after details of a report into the body were leaked to the press
Motorsport's governing body claimed it was 'very surprised' that the EC should supply the Financial Times newspaper with 'extensive details of a confidential statement of objections apparently addressed to the FIA, before providing the FIA with a copy.'
It has vowed to take the matter up with the relevant authorities.
The report featured in the newspaper accused the FIA of 'abusing its dominant position and restricting competition' and breaking EU competition laws over broadcasting rights.
The FIA claims the Financial Times article reveals 'nothing new' and deals with issues, many of which have been before the Commission for five years.
It plans to give a more detailed response when it receives the EC's statement.
'The document should at last allow the FIA to understand the Commission's position and thus make possible a rational discussion of the issues' read an FIA statement.
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