McLaren have been found guilty of possessing Ferrari documents but the FIA World Motor Sport Council has declined to impose a penalty - for now.

“The WMSC is satisfied that Vodafone McLaren Mercedes was in possession of confidential Ferrari information and is therefore in breach of article 151c of the International Sporting Code,” said the FIA in a statement.

“However, there is insufficient evidence that this information was used in such a way as to interfere improperly with the FIA Formula One World Championship. We therefore impose no penalty.

“But if it is found in the future that the Ferrari information has been used to the detriment of the championship, we reserve the right to invite Vodafone McLaren Mercedes back in front of the WMSC where it will face the possibility of exclusion from not only the 2007 championship but also the 2008 championship.”

Ferrari’s Nigel Stepney and McLaren designer Mike Coughlan may still face FIA sanction.