F1 bosses hope to move on from spy row

While McLaren still ponder whether or not to appeal the FIA's decision to exclude them from this year's constructors' championship and fine them $100 million (USD), their rivals are praying that the matter can have a line drawn underneath it soon.

Honda Racing boss Nick Fry said: "My perspective is it is good that McLaren are racing. From a Formula One point of view it would be extremely disappointing for all of us if a competitor of that calibre was missing from the grid. That is the good news.

"I think we all hope that this is the end of it, (although) obviously there is a danger it won't be.

"We are better off focusing on the sport, the entertainment, getting the rules right to help that and getting the engine rules worked out and getting on with life. I hope it doesn't continue to perpetuate."

Renault boss Flavio Briatore said: "What is more important is that everybody has the truth, and now everybody has the script and it is possible to read it.

"We need to stop talking about the spy story and start talking about the sport. I think if McLaren were found guilty (it was) because of the evidence in front of the World Council."

BMW motorsport director Mario Theissen said: "I haven't had a chance to read the full judgment (of evidence) and we haven't been involved in the case at all. We were not there in the hearing.

"What I know I know from you guys (the media) and I am sure you know more than we do at this point of time. It certainly is a big fine and I can only hope that it is over now although I don't really believe in that."

Red Bull Racing's Christian Horner added: "Hopefully it brings this issue to an end and everyone can focus on the last four races and on the drivers' championship.

"Obviously the FIA have acted with the evidence they had to hand and made the decisions that they obviously feel are appropriate.

"One can only feel slightly sorry for McLaren because the actions of a few reckless individuals have hit them with a pretty draconian penalty but the evidence was there and the FIA have acted accordingly, but it is a big cheque."