Mercedes and Formula One tire manufacturer Pirelli continue to face FIA action over tire test . The use of a 2013 Mercedes car and track to test tires may breach FIA rules . After gathering evidence from the Italian tire manufacturer , Mercedes and the other 10 teams , the FIA has decided that Mercedes has a case to answer -- though a date has not yet been set for the hearing before a 12-man panel . Ferrari face no further action over their private tire test for Pirelli on a 2011 car . Mercedes face a fine or ban , including exclusion from the championship .
Mercedes and Formula One tire manufacturer Pirelli continue to face FIA action over tire test . The use of a 2013 Mercedes car and track to test tires may breach FIA rules . Ferrari face no further action over their private tire test for Pirelli on a 2011 car . Mercedes face a fine or ban , including exclusion from the championship .