Monday October 18th, 1999

Ferrari's appeal will be held in Paris this coming Friday, October 22, starting at 09:30. The appeal to the FIA's International Court of Appeal has been made by the Italian National Sporting Authority, the Automobil Club d'Italia - Commissione Sportiva Automobilistica Italiana(ACI - CSAI) on behalf of Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro.

The International Court of Appeal consists of experienced lawyers and judges who have a motorsport background, but are no longer involved in the sport. On the day of the appeal, the court hears all the parties involved, and their lawyers, and examines all the documents and other evidence. Any competing team, which may be directly and significantly affected by the decision of the Court of Appeal may also request a hearing.

The decision of the International Court of Appeal is notified to the parties and announced to the public, usually the following day.