Sports Briefing | Auto Racing
Ferrari Driver Warned of Fraud in Brazil Race
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: November 4, 2010
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A Brazilian prosecutor, Paulo Castilho, warned the Ferrari driver Felipe Massa that he could be arrested and face a prison sentence of up to six years if he takes team orders to help his teammate Fernando Alonso win the Formula One title. Massa has said he would give way to his teammate if needed Sunday in the Brazilian Grand Prix, just as he did while leading the German Grand Prix in July, so Alonso could earn more points in the race for the title. Castilho said Massa could be charged with fraud if he allows Alonso to pass him or does anything else that altered the race result.