On the other hand, there is a clause in the International Sporting Code against interfering with the competition.

BBC: Mosley disappointed by Ferrari

"Article 152 of the International Sporting Code states that drive-through penalties are 'not susceptible to appeal', " the FIA said in a statement.

BBC: McLaren lose appeal over Hamilton

The Woking-based team will appear before Formula 1's governing body on 29 April to answer charges relating to a breach of the International Sporting Code.

BBC: McLaren dismiss long-serving Ryan

Neither Symonds or Briatore attended the hearing at the Tribunal de Grande Instance, France's high court, but their representatives argued that procedures adopted during the original investigation were against the FIA's international sporting code.

BBC: Briatore attempts to overturn lifetime F1 ban

And with McLaren set to face the sport's governing body, the FIA, on 29 April to answer charges of breaching the International Sporting Code, Dennis admits his departure will be welcomed by two of F1's biggest names.

BBC: McLaren's Dennis quits Formula 1