News Details
Mercedes sues former engineer for data theft
XPB Images
Mercedes-Benz is suing one of its former Formula 1 engineer's for taking confidential information and data prior his move to join rival Ferrari. According to an October 19 legal filing, Benjamin Hoyle, who joined Mercedes' performane engineering department in 2012, searched and saved files which included a 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix race report, mileage and damage data relating to the manufacturer's power units, and files containing code required to decryp race data. In its law suit, the company alleged that "Hoyle's actions were calculated to destroy or seriously damage the relationship of trust" he has with Mercedes. "Mr. Hoyle and potentially Ferrari...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ecclestone backing Vettel in '16 to end Mercedes 'bore'
Bernie Ecclestone is backing Sebastian Vettel to win the 2016 Formula 1...
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Brundle: Lewis down, Nico up
I often use the phrase 'you're either giving pressure or taking pressure...
10y ago from SkySports.com
In photos: Renault's Formula 1 journey
– Renault will return to Formula 1 as a fully-fledged works team in...
10y ago from GPUpdate.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez sets the pace in Sepang as Martin makes a...
Marc Marquez claimed the fastest time in the opening practice session of...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Jorge Martin declared fit to race in Malaysian GP...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
2026 MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
How Jorge Martin returns to action just six days after...
Despite suffering a right radius fracture in Australia, Jorge Martin is...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Barcelona joins 2027 IndyCar schedule in multiyear deal
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
How Spanish engineering and Álex Palou brought...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar veteran Sting Ray Robb secures United...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Josh Pierson moves up to IndyCar with AJ Foyt Racing
Josh Pierson will be a part of the 2027 IndyCar Series and will drive for...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rally US reveals further details ahead of WRC 2027...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Sesks tight-lipped on WRC future after ERC season...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar Rally moves 2027 event out of Saudi Arabia; new...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Josh McErlean to test 2027-spec M-Sport WRC car at ERC...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal learn extent of Max Dowman punishment after...
Arsenal will be without Max Dowman for three domestic matches after an...
10h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'One of the most extraordinary matches!- Hinchcliffe...
Speaking on the Essential EFL podcast, Andy Hinchcliffe reflects on...
9h ago from SkySports.com
Max Dowman to miss three games after Arsenal’s red...
t;li>Teenager was sent off for lashing out in Fleetwood defeatClub’s...
11h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton fires 'I'm built different' warning over key...
Punchy and fighting talk from Lewis Hamilton over... Read More »
13m ago from RacingNews365.com
F1 manufacturer with 175 wins 'pushing' to return to the...
F1 could be set for a huge shakeup ahead of the... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen gives telling verdict on Lewis Hamilton's F1...
Max Verstappen has commented on the potential of... Read More »
9h ago from GPFans.com
