News Details
Mercedes sues F1 engineer for espionage
Formula 1 world champion team Mercedes on Tuesday confirmed reports that they are suing an engineer for passing on information to Ferrari. The Bloomberg news agency claimed the engineer Benjamin Hoyle, working for the German marque's F1 engine facility, took documents and data as he prepared to move to Ferrari. Hoyle, who intends to join Ferrari after December, saved a 2015 Hungarian grand prix race report, engine data and code to decrypt race data, the report said. 'Mr Hoyle and potentially Ferrari have gained an unlawful advantage,' a filing, echoing an earlier espionage scandal in F1 involving McLaren and Ferrari, reportedly reads. Mercedes is seeking to stop Hoyle's move to Ferrari or...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes sues former engineer for data theft
XPB Images
Mercedes-Benz is suing one of its former Formula 1...
10y ago from F1i.com
Path cleared for STR to use 2015 Ferrari engine
The FIA has handed Ferrari the approval to supply a 'fourth team' with a...
10y ago from Crash.net
Jordan: Mercedes and Ferrari have gained too much...
Eddie Jordan has backed Bernie Ecclestone's view that Formula 1 should...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Toro Rosso confirms Ferrari engine deal
Toro Rosso has confirmed it has reached an agreement with Ferrari for it...
10y ago from Crash.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Aprilia’s MotoGP advantage not due to special rear...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Why WorldSBK leader Nicolo Bulega could miss out on a...
Rumours surrounding Nicolo Bulega and a possible move to MotoGP in 2027...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Renovations begin at Goiania after MotoGP's...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Alex Marquez has been struggling in MotoGP this...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar: A closer look at Mick Schumacher's true pace
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Will Power's father okay after wrestling with armed...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher: “I thought I was ready — but I...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Winners and losers from IndyCar at Barber Motorsports...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai continues to honour Craig Breen's memory
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team will run a special livery at this...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hyundai unveils Craig Breen tribute livery for WRC...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Storm damage forces changes to WRC Rally Islas...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera returns to WRC with Subaru
Double WRC Champion Kalle Rovanpera is set to return to the WRC next year...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Watch: Havertz snatches victory for Arsenal in...
Arsenal snatched a massive away victory in the first leg of their...
53m ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Give him his flowers', 'Decided to be Messi today' -...
Arsenal fans online were all praise for Gabriel Martinelli's performance...
53m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal line up move for 60m La Liga star as shock...
Arsenal are interested in signing the Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo at the...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arteta praises team ethics at Arsenal for super sub...
Mikel Arteta praises team ethics at Arsenal as Kai Havertz came of the...
23m ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Why Horner and Newey split, why Red Bull are in crisis and...
It was one of F1's greatest ever partnerships as... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
F1 champion 'did a Verstappen' and kicked top BBC insider...
A former F1 world champion has opened up on a... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
'Welcome to paradise': Inside F1 star's incredible new...
Ah, the life of a Formula 1 driver. Yes they have... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
