Rubens and Kimi face new crash probe

Schumacher's original penalty was the loss of 10 places on the starting grid at this weekend's race on the tight, twisty Hungaroring track, which was likely to all but end his championship hopes. Instead, he was given a $50,000 fine.

Schumacher claimed that the crash at Hockenheim was purely a 'racing incident' and said of the appeal hearing: "It was a very new experience and hopefully the last, but it was well dealt with and they gave us the chance to make our point, which was fair. I have a meeting later on with Frank to see about who pays the $50,000 fine!"

The German Grand Prix stewards will meet at the Hungaroring tomorrow (Friday) and will examine new evidence that was presented in the Court of Appeal. This is understood to include telemetry from the cars, showing where each braked and what degree of steering input was involved, etc.

Both Barrichello and Raikkonen escaped censure for their part in the three-car shunt with Schumacher, but both must now be concerned they too might face some sort of punishment. The Court of Appeal confirmed the decision of the race stewards, however, that Schumacher was mainly responsible for the accident.

On learning of the new hearing, Barrichello added: "I've nothing to say. We are to tell our views again and as far as I'm concerned I was in the middle of a sandwich."

Raikkonen said: "It's a bit weird that this has come around as they have already made their decision."

Stay tuned to autosport.com for all the latest news at it breaks in Budapest.