Since at least 15 engineers at Renault, including the head of vehicle performance and R&D, deputy technical director, deputy chief designer and chief designer Tim Densham, knew about the McLaren technical information that is at the centre of the latest spy investigation, we can only wait with baited breath to see what the FIA are going to do about this.

Bernie, however, is already taking action - with a ‘crisis meeting‘, according to the Telegraph.

High-powered representatives from each team, apart from Ferrari, McLaren and Renault, whose cases are ongoing, were ordered to attend yesterday’s talks.

Ecclestone is determined to establish the nature and full extent of espionage within F1 and cut out the cancer at source. It is believed teams will submit to root-and-branch internal investigations to flush out suspect practices. The hope is that any indiscretions can be dealt with internally to prevent further damaging revelations.

The mind boggles.