Russian Formula One team Marussia has reportedly blasted claims that they contribute to their driver Jules Bianchi's 160 miles-per-hour horror crash at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Marussia issued a statement saying that they were shocked and angered by allegations that they urged Bianchi to go faster past the double yellow safety flags in lashing rain when he had his accident.
The statement said that at a time when its driver is critically ill in hospital, and the team has made clear its highest priority is consideration for Bianchi and his family, it is distressed to have to respond to deeply upsetting rumours and inaccuracies in respect of the circumstances of the Frenchman's accident, The Mirror reported.
Marussia pointed out that Race Director Charlie Whiting has already publicly confirmed Bianchi slowed.
And Marussia has also provided a full audio and written copy of their radio communications which, they say, prove they did not tell him to go faster.
Bianchi is critically ill but stable with Diffuse Axonal Injuries, which only one in 10 survive and usually with severe injuries, the report added.