Ferrari's Maranello BaseThe 2007 “spy-gate” scandal, which saw McLaren thrown out of the Formula One World Championship and fined $100m, following the collusion between Ferrari’s Nigel Stepney and McLaren’s Mike Coughlan.
Part of the scandal involved a mysterious white powder that was allegedly found in the fuel tank of Kimi Raikkonen‘s Ferrari. It has been alleged that Nigel Stepney planted it there as part of a sabotage attempt.
The court case over this issue has now taken place and Nigel Stepney has been given a 20 month sentence and £500 fine. Despite not pleading guilty, it is believed that Stepney entered a plea bargain, and that under Italian law he will not serve his jail term.
