Oct.23 (GMM) F1's governing body confirmed on Tuesday that McLaren intends to appeal the 'cool fuel' issue.

Despite both team drivers Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso publicly not supporting the decision to revisit the outcome of the world championship, the FIA published a statement confirming receipt of the 'Notification of Appeal' on behalf of McLaren.

The appeal "is against the decision of the Stewards of the 2007 Brazilian Grand Prix, made at 21.35 hrs on October 21st 2007 (document number 41), that it was inappropriate to impose a penalty on cars 9, 10, 16 and 17", the FIA statement read.

Mercedes-Benz competition director Norbert Haug on Tuesday denied that the outfit is appealing because it cannot accept losing the drivers' title to Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen.

"We just want to get some clarifications on the contents of the regulations and this is in the interest of every team," the German said in a press statement.