Seeing the large amount of partiality in this case amongst the British (and indeed almost any other) fans, I would like to ask a very simple question: assuming that Ferrari are indeed trying to distract McLaren from focussing on their racing affairs, assuming Ferrari are indeed the ones who introduced all kinds of "intrigue" into the sport since the very early days of the Commendatore, does it make it right to cheat? does it make it right to obtain detailed and thoroughly confidential technical information on the car of a most major competitor and direct opponent?

Francois Sakellaridis, Epalinges, Switzerland

Oh, please. Can anybody over the age of ten really believe that McLaren didn't make use of the information they stole? Yes, it's theft - 'industrial espionage'. The previous investigation by the FIA did not find them innocent - I believe in Scotland the verdict would be 'not proven'. Information 'found' on tyre performance for example on McLaren's changeover to Bridgestone would come in very handy for McLaren who could then concentrate money on other areas of testing.
I admire Mr Hamilton very much - he's an excellent driver and brings some excitement toi the sport after Schumacher's retirement. He's also excellent at PR. The title might be 'taken away' from him? Image conveyed is of these big bad evil doers beating up on the little guy? Question is would he have gotten where he is without the information which 'gave him' his position in the first place?
The naivitee of the comments here are astounding. This isn't the schoolyard, it'a a multimillion pound industry.

Ah, Newcastle,

This is a vendetta by the Italian authorities. Williams had the same "fight" in Italy over the Senna crash.
Ferrari will try everthing in the book.
Maybe Bernie E should consider scrapping the Italian GP?
Hopefully no matter what happens next thursday it will end the matter with none or minimum sanctions and the best racing team will win the championship.

William Wragg, Yorkshire,

Poor old Ferrari cannot stand to lose and thus they must take McLaren to Court on a matter that could have been sorted out between the two teams im sure. Ferrrari showed they were losing it today when Massa was retired from Monza race and Raikannen was overtaken by Lewis Hamilton. Ferrari should stop crying like children and get on with trying to get a car that will beat McLaren, if they can.

John, Woking, Surrey

ask yourselves this: where would be at this point in time if Ferrari had been the wrong-doers ?

Trevor, Bristol,

Surely a "moral obligation" is what makes you co-operate _before_ sanctions are threatened, not after?

Ian Kemmish, Biggleswade, UK

The depths that Ferrari and the FIA/Mosely are prepared to stoop to beggars belief.
Ferrari must be so desperate as to try to win at all costs. The story of the little boy who cried wolf, readily comes to mind!! The only problem here is that the FIA seem to believe the cry.

Very strange all this happens (writs being issued) when Ferrari are in trouble in Italy. I seem to remember that last year, at this very same GP a McLaren being penalised 10 places on the grid for being 200 meteres in front of a Ferrari in qualifying. Makes one think!!

R. P. Dixon, London,

"Lewis Hamilton, McLaren’s British driver who heads the drivers’ table, could face being stripped of his points or even barred if charges against his team are proven. With five races left he has a five-point lead over teammate Fernando Alonso. "

What a stupid statment, like Alonso will not be affected!!

bobby, Bolton,

Is it really worth continuing with the Championship for this year? Individual events would be easier for the more casual fans to follow.

Andrew Milner, Yokohama, Japan