Did McLaren launch a protest in 2007?

[internetf1fan]

I remember there was some controversy in the final race of 2007 regarding cold fuels. Did McLaren ask FIA to look into it?

[Shrieker]

IIRC they did. I might be wrong though. I also recall Lewis saying that he didn't want to win the title on the table, so maybe they didn't lol.

[Dragonfly]

Fuel temperature IIRC. They appealed but it was overthrown on grounds that they missed the required deadlines and procedures.

[raymondu999]

I actually did bring this example up in the "ZOMG VETTEL OVERTOOK UNDER YELLOW FlAGZZ" thread. I have quoted the relevant part:

Now, ladies and gentlemen - if we may now move along - I have plenty more to show you.

Presenting,
Exhibit A: Article 174 (d) of the International Sporting Code

Protests against any error or irregularity occurring during a competition, referring to the non-compliance of vehicles with the regulations and concerning the classification established at the end of the event shall, except in circumstances which the stewards of the meeting consider as physically impossible, be made within thirty minutes of the official publication of the results.

Some of you may recall that when McLaren in Brazil 2007 tried to lodge a protest against what they thought was illegally cooled fuel. It was declared inadmissible, because instead of protesting the race classification within 30 minutes of publication, they decided to protest against a steward decision.

So yes, it was protested, and thrown out on the grounds of 174d