FIA agrees with Red Bull's criticism and sends mail with new guidelines

Christian Horner called it 'very unfortunate' and the FIA understands that. Formula One teams have been told this week that they will be penalised if an uninvited member of staff visits the stewards at a time when a case is still under investigation and no decision has yet been made.

FIA director Michael Masi sent the new directive to all teams on Wednesday, PA news agency reported. The purpose of the email was that Masi wanted to "clarify the way in which a competitor, its duly authorised representatives and/or drivers are granted access to the stewards' office."

It goes on to say, "Access to the stewards’ office is strictly limited to the stewards, the stewards’ secretary and the stewards operator. Admission is only permitted with the prior approval of the stewards or following a decision of the stewards to summons a competitor and/or driver. Any competitor or person associated with a competitor who does not comply with the requirements outlined above may be considered to have breached Article 12.2.1.i of the International Sporting Code. We trust that the above is clear.”

What happens if Wolff pulls off something like this again? Then a penalty will be awarded which can range from a reprimand to a fine, points deduction, or even disqualification, The Independent reported .