McLaren to appeal verdict

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The team's decision to formally notify the FIA of their intention to appeal is likely to be seen as sour grapes in many quarters.

McLaren F1 CEO Martin Whitmarsh said: "Our argument is with the stewards' decision in relation to the cars of Rosberg, Kubica and Heidfeld."

Stewards discovered Williams driver Nico Rosberg and the BMW Saubers of Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld were in breach of a technical regulation relating to fuel temperature irregularities.

The stewards decided there was "sufficient doubt" not to impose a penalty, otherwise they could have been thrown out, so potentially elevating Lewis Hamilton up to fourth and handing him the title.

"We were surprised at, and don't really understand the stewards' decision," said Whitmarsh.

"Therefore, we feel if we had not lodged our intention to appeal we would surely have been criticised by fans and Formula One insiders alike for not supporting our drivers' best interests.

"But I want to stress our quarrel, if you can call it that, is not with Ferrari or Kimi Raikkonen.

"On the contrary, Kimi won the race fair and square, and Ferrari did a good job to finish first and second.

McLaren are confident they have the evidence to prove the stewards missed crucial information that could change the outcome of the result.