Mercedes tribunal hearing set for next week

The FIA have announced that the hearing of the International tribune in relation to a disciplinary procedure against Mercedes and Pirelli will take place on 20 June in Paris.

"On 5 June 2013, further to protests lodged during the 2013 Monaco GP by Red Bull Racing and Ferrari Scuderia Team against cars n°9 and 10 (Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team) for having conducted with Pirelli a three day tyre testing using a 2013 car on 15, 16 and 17 May in Barcelona, the President of the FIA, acting as the FIA Prosecuting Body, sent to the President of the International Tribunal a notification of charges against Pirelli and a notification of charges against Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team."

"On 5 June 2013, Pirelli and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team have been convened by the President of the International Tribunal to appear before a judging panel of the International Tribunal."

The hearing will take place in the FIA headquarters at Place de la Concorde in Paris, France at 9:30 local time.