Bobbi and Biagi Donington win reinstated
In a remarkable about turn, the FIA International Court of Appeal has annulled the decision to exclude the Number 23 BMS Scuderia Italia GT car from the fifth round classifications of the FIA GT Championship
Drivers Matteo Bobbi and Thomas Biagi thought they had set a new record for a major sportscar series, by winning every round of the first half of the championship, when they won at Donington Park in June. Celebrations were curtailed, however, when their Ferrari 550 Maranello failed post race scrutineering.
Stewards ruled that there were modifications in the engine bay area, essentially strengthening material bolted to the engine block, which were outside of those allowed by the regulations.
A statement issued by the FIA today (Wednesday) reads: "Having heard the explanations of the parties and examined the various documents and other evidence, the court annulled the decision of the stewards and reinstated car No. 23."
The pair maintain their championship lead with 50 points, ahead of Bryner, Livio and Calderali (on 24 points each) in the Care Racing Ferrari. The BMS team extends its championship lead to 73 points, 34 ahead of second-placed Lister Racing.
The Zwaan Racing team was not so fortunate in Tuesday's Paris hearing. It's appeal, after the No. 18 Chrysler Viper was excluded from second place, was turned down.
BTCC Silverstone: Turkington wins as title fight goes down to Sutton and Ingram
BTCC Silverstone: Turkington wins as title fight goes down to Sutton and Ingram BTCC Silverstone: Turkington wins as title fight goes down to Sutton and Ingram
Video: Verstappen and Red Bull strike back at the F1 Japanese GP
Video: Verstappen and Red Bull strike back at the F1 Japanese GP Video: Verstappen and Red Bull strike back at the F1 Japanese GP
Autosport Podcast: F1 Japanese GP review
Autosport Podcast: F1 Japanese GP review Autosport Podcast: F1 Japanese GP review
Bagnaia 'cannot make mistakes' like India crash after MotoGP points lead slashed
Bagnaia 'cannot make mistakes' like India crash after MotoGP points lead slashed Bagnaia 'cannot make mistakes' like India crash after MotoGP points lead slashed
How a 128-day Mercedes miracle crushed its opposition
How a 128-day Mercedes miracle crushed its opposition How a 128-day Mercedes miracle crushed its opposition
The F1 technology behind Mercedes’ Nordschleife record hypercar
The F1 technology behind Mercedes’ Nordschleife record hypercar The F1 technology behind Mercedes’ Nordschleife record hypercar
How to get the best out of amateur racers
How to get the best out of amateur racers How to get the best out of amateur racers
The remarkable career of a 'classy' champion who rejected politics
The remarkable career of a 'classy' champion who rejected politics The remarkable career of a 'classy' champion who rejected politics
The ex-IndyCar racer in "uncharted territory" of British GT team ownership
The ex-IndyCar racer in "uncharted territory" of British GT team ownership The ex-IndyCar racer in "uncharted territory" of British GT team ownership
The unpopular BMW stalwart built for the big occasion
The unpopular BMW stalwart built for the big occasion The unpopular BMW stalwart built for the big occasion
The unwanted GT car that changed sportscar racing forever
The unwanted GT car that changed sportscar racing forever The unwanted GT car that changed sportscar racing forever
Why Britain's greatest sportscar was eclipsed on the world stage
Why Britain's greatest sportscar was eclipsed on the world stage Why Britain's greatest sportscar was eclipsed on the world stage
Subscribe and access Autosport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.