Two sides claiming a victoryA High Court tussle between a leading figure of F1's governing body and a specialist magazine resulted in a confusing outcome late last week.
Richard Woods, who is the FIA's Director of Communications, and BusinessF1 editor-in-chief Tom
Rubython, have both claimed victory after a three day hearing in front of a jury.
Woods was reportedly awarded libel damages of up to 500,000 euros for a derogatory magazine article last year called 'The Propagandist'.
It is understood that Rubython offered an apology and even pledged to cease a regular anti-Woods column.
In a case heard by Justice Gray, however, Rubython was also awarded damages and legal costs for a libel counter-claim, after Woods allegedly accused the controversial journalist via emails and websites of associating with criminals.
It is believed that the FIA might foot Woods' bill.
Source GMM CAPSIS International
