In the statement, the ruling body revealed that both former Renault employees “have expressed their regrets and presented their apologies to the FIA.” Additionally, they agreed to stay out of all FIA-sanctioned competitions until the end of 2011 and outside of Formula One until at least 2013.
However, in a later statement released for the media, the 59-year old Italian insisted that his apology to the international federation don't reflect his guilt, but rather his responsibility in the famous crash-gate. He once again made it very clear that he is not guilty of race fixing and the WMSC's initial decision in his trial was not well-founded.
“He (Briatore) confirmed his acceptance to bear his share of responsibility in the Singapore events in his capacity of Managing Director of the Renault F1 Team, at the time they happened, without any admission of a personal guilt in these events and without any recognition of the fact that the decision of the World Council rendered against him would have been well-founded,” said a statement issued by Briatore's lawyers.
“Flavio Briatore informed the FIA of his intention not to undertake any operational role in Formula 1 before the end of 2012, nor in any other FIA Championship, before the end of the Racing Season 2011,” further added the statement, confirming Briatore's inactivity in motor racing at least until the 2012 season.
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