The action was announced in a statement after a clear-the-air encounter between the rival teammates at the boardroom of the Mercedes racing headquarters in Brackley, near London.

“During this meeting, Nico acknowledged his responsibility for the contact that occurred on lap two of the Belgian Grand Prix and apologised for this error of judgement,” said a statement.

“Suitable disciplinary measures have been taken for the incident.”

Hamilton said after that both drivers had accepted they had made mistakes.

With tensions high after Hamilton refused to let Rosberg, 29, pass him at the Hungarian Grand Prix this month, Rosberg clipped Hamilton’s car on lap two in Belgium.

The Briton suffered a puncture which effectively ended his race. He retired before the end and is now 29 points behind Rosberg with seven races to go.

Hamilton reacted with fury after the crash which took bitterness between the two to a new peak. Team leaders Toto Wolff and Paddy Lowe were at Friday’s meeting.

Mercedes did not say what action it ordered, but it did say Rosberg and Hamilton would remain in contention for the 2014 world title.