By GMM
F1's governing body has advised motor racing organisations to not employ sacked Ferrari spy Nigel Stepney.
In a press statement released late on Friday, after a meeting with the Briton, the FIA said it is not able to totally ban Stepney from international motor sport because he is "not a license-holder" of the Paris body.
But "As a matter of good order, the FIA recommends to its licensees that they do not professionally collaborate with Mr. Stepney without conducting appropriate due diligence regarding his suitability for involvement in international motor sport".
The FIA, adding that Stepney "admitted" to passing secret Ferrari information to McLaren's Mike Coughlan, said the recommendation will stand until 1 July 2009.
F1's governing body has advised motor racing organisations to not employ sacked Ferrari spy Nigel Stepney.
In a press statement released late on Friday, after a meeting with the Briton, the FIA said it is not able to totally ban Stepney from international motor sport because he is "not a license-holder" of the Paris body.
But "As a matter of good order, the FIA recommends to its licensees that they do not professionally collaborate with Mr. Stepney without conducting appropriate due diligence regarding his suitability for involvement in international motor sport".
The FIA, adding that Stepney "admitted" to passing secret Ferrari information to McLaren's Mike Coughlan, said the recommendation will stand until 1 July 2009.