F1 defends confidential settlement with Ferrari

PARIS — Formula One's governing body has defiantly defended its decision to reach a confidential settlement with Ferrari following an investigation into the team's engine last season. Reaffirming its position as the sole rule-maker in the racing series, the FIA insists it followed the correct procedure to establish if Ferrari's engine exceeded its maximum permitted fuel flow. “This type of agreement is a legal tool recognized as an essential component of any disciplinary system and is used by many public authorities and other...