Spa Farce Still Big Talking Point

World-wide condemnation of the stewards' decision to strip McLaren's Lewis Hamilton of the win at Spa-Francorchamps yesterday still continues to make headlines.

The British media are calling it a conspiracy theory against Mclaren, outlining the five times this year where Hamilton has been on the wrong side of the stewards' decisions.

A few of those dubious decisions include Hamilton and teammate Heikki Kovalainen being given five-place grid penalties in Bahrain for obstructing other drivers, Hamilton's 10-place grid penalty for ramming into the back of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen and of course yesterday's debacle. Former Ferrari world champion, Nikki Lauda, has called the decision the worst ever in the history of the sport and doubts the credibitlity of the sport and its administrators.

The Daily Mail points out that Ferrari were given a mere slap on the wrist when they released Felipe Massa early in the pitlane, in the wa! y of another driver in Valencia a fortnight ago. They ask the question "Why was he not punished where it hurts -- on the race track?"

McLaren have signalled their intent to appeal the decision but that process could take a number of weeks before being finalised. Until then, they need to focus on winning the remaining five grand prix starting at Monza this weekend.