The court of appeal isn't run by the FIA so they won't be clouding their judgement by outside factors, they simply look at rules and regulations and facts.

While they can 'adjust' the results, I think the right thing to do would be to rule Masi broke the rules, giving Mercedes the legal and procedural victory. Invalidate the race result in the process instead of adjusting the race result.

Max still get to keep the title on count back, he deserves it. 

Everyone walks off with something in their bowl, except Masi and FIA with a couple more black eyes.

Todd wouldn't care, he is walking off anyways. He can leave the mess for the next guy.

 


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