Facts
The French Motor Sports Federation (Fédération Française du Sport Automobile, FFSA) charges respondent M88 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a Motor Sports event on October 23, 2010, a sample was taken for a doping test. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of a metabolite of cocaine. Cocaine is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent had willingly taken cocaine mixed in a glass of whiskey during a festivity a few days before the doping test. There was no intention to enhance sport performance.
Decision
1. The sanction will be a period of ineligibility of three months in which respondent can't take part in competition or manifestation organized by the FFSA.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the time all-ready served in voluntary suspension and the time served by the first instance decision of February 8, 2011, by the disciplinary committee of the FFSA.
3. The decision (acquittal) of the disciplinary committee of the FFSA, dated March 24, 2011, should be modified.
4. The decision will start on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published en sent to the parties involved.
