FIA sets date for International Tribunal hearing

Motor racing's governing body said on Monday morning that charges had been brought against both Mercedes and Pirelli for the three-day test that took place in Barcelona in the week after the Spanish Grand Prix.

A statement said: "On 5 June 2013, further to protests lodged during the 2013 Monaco GP by Red Bull Racing and Ferrari Scuderia Team against cars #9 and 10 (Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team) for having conducted with Pirelli a three-day tyre testing using a 2013 car on 15, 16 and 17 May in Barcelona, the President of the FIA, acting as the FIA Prosecuting Body, sent to the President of the International Tribunal a notification of charges against Pirelli and a notification of charges against Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team.

"On 5 June 2013, Pirelli and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team have been convened by the President of the International Tribunal to appear before a judging panel of the International Tribunal."

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The hearing will begin at 9:30 on June 20 and the FIA said that a decision on the matter would be made as soon as possible after the hearing.

Although Mercedes' charges will be that they broke the Sporting Regulations by running a 2013 car, it is not clear on what grounds the FIA is taking proceedings against Pirelli - because it is not a competitor.

However, the matter may relate to the Italian company following the exact terms of the contract it has with the FIA to supply tyres in Formula 1.