( CNN ) -- Mercedes and tire supplier Pirelli have been punished by world motorsport 's governing body after conducting an unsanctioned tire test . The Formula One team and Pirelli were called to an FIA tribunal following a three-day , 1,000 kilometer trial in Spain last month . The FIA ruled Friday that the German manufacturer would not be able to take part in the upcoming young driver test event , with the team also having to split costs for the tribunal equally with Pirelli and the motorsort regulator . Mercedes escaped a more severe penalty , with the tribunal having had the power to impose points penalties , fines or complete exclusion from the F1 world championship . Despite punishing Mercedes , the tribunal concluded the team had no reason to think the test contravened competition rules , which forbid unsanctioned in-season testing . It also ruled Pirelli had failed to offer other teams the chance to participate in the test . The case was brought to a tribunal after rival teams Ferrari and Red Bull lodged a protest having learned of the test at the Circuit de Catalunya . CNN 's Formula One interactive . `` The Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team acknowledges and accepts the decision of the FIA international tribunal published today , '' read a statement from the team released on Friday . `` Mercedes accepts the proportionate penalties of a reprimand and suspension from the forthcoming young driver test that have been decided upon by the tribunal . `` Mercedes would like to once again restate its firm belief in proper due process and commend the FIA for the principle of an independent disciplinary body . `` The team would furthermore like to thank the international tribunal and its president for the fair hearing it received . `` In the best interests of the sport , the team does not intend to avail itself of any right to appeal the decision . '' Mercedes will be on the grid when the 2013 Formula One season continued with British Grand Prix on June 30 .
The FIA banned Mercedes from taking part in forthcoming young driver test . Punishment comes after Mercedes and Pirelli took part in an unsanctioned tire test . FIA ruled that tire supplier Pirelli had failed to offer other teams the chance to test . The 2018 Formula One season continues with the British Grand Prix on July 30 .