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Mercedes to sue Ferrari bound engineer over espionage

Mercedes is to sue a former engineer after accusing him of copying confidential files before he moved to Mercedes' closest rival, Ferrari. Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains employee Benjamin Hoyle informed Mercedes in May that he was handing in his notice to take up a position with Ferrari's engine department in December. Mercedes HPP believe Hoyle searched for and copied confidential files from the Hungarian Grand Prix, which according to Bloomberg, contained engine mileage and damage data, including files containing decrypting codes. The company reportedly has evidence proving Hoyle continued to access confidential files after notice of his resigation as well as...
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