Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan:

“It doesn’t seem logical at all in terms of the amount of money, the penalty.”
“To the outside world this is a ridiculous amount of money, and we also need to know where is this money going to?”

Four-time world champion Jackie Stewart:

“It’s a very dangerous set of circumstances that’s occurring and it’s potentially threatening the financial foundations of F1.”
“I think dirty laundry should be washed behind closed doors. There’s no good boasting I’ve got more dirty laundry than you’ve got.’ What’s in it for everybody doing that?”

Australian ex-Formula One team owner Paul Stoddart:

“What does FIA stand for? It stands for Ferrari International Assistance and that’s been proven time and time again to be the case.”
“The FIA has consistently helped Ferrari all the way down the line. The only difference is that lately it’s been so blatant even a blind man can see it. And the reality is that it’s damaging the sport.”

Bernie Ecclestone:

“There’s been so much talked about this spying nonsense, it’s even taking away from what’s going on on the track.”
“I don’t like it.”

Stirling Moss:

“I’m absolutely staggered. This is terrible.”
“The whole of motor racing has been shaken. The only thing the WMSC have done right is to allow the drivers to keep points.”

Former world champion Niki Lauda:

“We have never seen a fine like this in the world of sport. It is as if McLaren have raced in 2007 for nothing.”

David Coulthard:

“I know Ron Dennis and therefore the McLaren ethos when it comes to the way they compete –- and it’s not one of ‘et’s take that rule and bend it, and turn it back on itself.”