Ferrari took the matter to the FIA (which was hypocritical since their own driver, Regazzoni had started in a spare, although he retired), and two months later, Hunt was disqualified and Lauda was given the win.
Ferrari levou o asunto á FIA (era irónico xa o seu propio piloto, Regazzoni comezou cun coche de reposto, aínda que se retirou), e dous meses máis tarde, Hunt foi descualificado e déuselle a vitoria a Lauda.