Excellent article on the diffuser hearing
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Excellent article on the diffuser hearing
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/motor-r...ed-1665921.html
Sour grapes by Ferrari, et al indeed.
Sour grapes by Ferrari, et al indeed.
The diffusers were also inspected before the season by Charlie Whiting, race director for F1's governing body. FIA says he also approved them.
Ideally, this whole issue should have been put to rest there.
But Ferrari, Red Bull, Renault and BMW haven't been as smart with their aerodynamics, so they've appealed, landing the issue in the appeals court.
Its ruling "will have an enormous impact on the championship," notes Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen on the team's Web site.
Anyone smell sour grapes?
Ideally, this whole issue should have been put to rest there.
But Ferrari, Red Bull, Renault and BMW haven't been as smart with their aerodynamics, so they've appealed, landing the issue in the appeals court.
Its ruling "will have an enormous impact on the championship," notes Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen on the team's Web site.
Anyone smell sour grapes?
The diffusers are just one of several clever features on the Brawns that are giving them the edge. That Brawn and his engineers have not only survived Honda's withdrawal but also outfoxed Ferrari and others should be rewarded, not punished.
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If the FiA do overturn the race results it would be the worst cockup ever for Formula 1. I agree that a protest should be held if they rule against the diffusers. Not only did Brawn tried to get approval months ahead but they even passed inspection before the season. Ferrari, Red Bull, Renault, and BMW were not that clever. Too bad and If they were confident in their appeal then why are there rumors that they are working on new diffusers similar to Williams, Toyota, and Brawn.
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Originally Posted by GPMike,Apr 8 2009, 08:22 PM
Sour grapes by Ferrari, et al indeed.
Since Brawn GP has the most to lose by Ferrari development, it will be my guess that they will be the first to protest these parts...
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