Pressure mounts in ‘Spankgate’

The McLaren/Ferrari controversy was called 'Spygate' so it's safe to say that the Max Mosley Nazi-style orgy with five prostitutes, two of whom spanked his bare posterior while he begged for more can be called 'Spankgate.'

The pressure on Mosley following accusations about his private life has been increased by four of the car makers in Formula One.

The German companies labelled Mosley's behaviour "disgraceful" after he was said to have taken part in a "Nazi-style orgy in a torture dungeon". They said they "strongly distanced" themselves from the FIA president. Mosley has apologised for any embarrassment caused, but denied any Nazi connotations to his behaviour. A joint statement from BMW and Mercedes demanded a response from the FIA, which represents the interests of motoring organisations and car users as well as motorsport.

Honda and Toyota released their own statements, both emphasising that high standards of conduct were required of senior figures in sport and business, and demanding that the FIA gives the matter "careful consideration".