Despite all the angry reactions from Ferrari and its fans, the FIA made the right calls during the European Grand Prix, says Tony Dodgins

I couldn't believe it on Monday morning when I read a story suggesting that the FIA was vying with FIFA for 'cock-up of the day' last Sunday.

We are quick to condemn referees or governing bodies when things don't look right but let's get one thing straight - the degree of professionalism and common sense displayed by the FIA in Valencia could not have been more diametrically opposed to the nonsense going on in South Africa.

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