Stepney looking forward to FIA hearing

The solicitors of former Ferrari-employee Nigel Stepney issued a statement today. In the statement, Coyle White Devine declared that Stepney is eager for the FIA hearing to discuss the espionage case. Stepney is convinced this will clear his name.

The statement said: "Despite having to endure months of unfounded allegations, Mr Stepney has maintained a dignified silence, secure in the knowledge that he would, one day, be able to explain his position and offer a perspective based on more than 30 years as a Formula One 'insider'.

"He was ready to do this at the FIA disciplinary hearing scheduled for Thursday 7th February in London. Unfortunately, the FIA's legal team was unable to attend this hearing, citing 'flight difficulties' in Geneva as a reason. The hearing will now take place at some stage after 7th March 2008.

"Mr Stepney is very much looking forward to this postponed opportunity to put his side of the story in a legal environment, rather than continue to endure ill-informed allegations against him."