Diffuser Controversy

[Totopupu]

McLaren, STR and Force India are the only teams we haven't heard from with this 'Diffuser-gate'. But there will be a good reason for it, I guess...

I think STR and Force India which are "testing team" will have this powerful diffuser in China and if it work, McLaren and Red Bull got the same for next GP

[Zack]

McLaren, STR and Force India are the only teams we haven't heard from with this 'Diffuser-gate'. But there will be a good reason for it, I guess...

I think STR and Force India which are "testing team" will have this powerful diffuser in China and if it work, McLaren and Red Bull got the same for next GP

It will take much longer for Force India according to Adrian Sutil.

"We don't have KERS at the moment. It's ready and waiting in the factory and can be put on the car at any moment, but we currently think the weight advantage gives better results. You could see it didn't really make a big difference in the first race. [...] The same goes for the adjustable front wing. We don't have such a thing yet. It's not as simple as it looks: quickly shove in an electric motor to make the flaps move up and down. It takes a lot of software to make it work. By the time we get to Europe I think Force India will have KERS and the adjustable front wing, but it's still a long shot from the panacea it was said to be."

[Rachael The Great]

What do you guys think the FIA will do on April 14th? That decision will pretty much determine this grand pix and the rest of the season.

Who knows?!

[phil1993]

They will declare it legal

[iceman1]

FOTA strong despite diffuser dispute

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http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/04/09/fota-strong-despite-diffuser-dispute/

[megasyxx]

Should the diffusers of three teams be banned?

i hope not, but I have no freaking idea of the outcome

[Ali]

McLaren will not speak at appeal

McLaren will not attend next week's International Court of Appeal hearing in an active role, the British squad has clarified.

The FIA confirmed on Thursday that eight teams, including McLaren, will attend the hearing that will decide on the legality of the rear diffusers of the Brawn GP, Toyota and Williams teams.

BMW Sauber, Ferrari, Red Bull and Renault have been the only four teams to officially lodge protests over the design of the diffusers.

McLaren has made it clear, however, that while it still believes the diffusers are not legal, the team is not planning to speak at the hearing.

"When questioned about this by media in the past, McLaren personnel have stated that we believe that the diffusers used on the Brawn, Toyota and Williams cars are outside the scope and intent of the technical regulations," a McLaren spokesman said.

"We will therefore be attending Tuesday's hearing, but will not be making any oral presentations.

"McLaren's role is therefore not an active one, whereas it is understood that BMW Sauber, Ferrari, Red Bull and Renault will all be making oral presentations to the ICA at the hearing. The ICA has acknowledged that McLaren will not be making any oral presentations at the hearing."

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http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/74376

I don't remember they stated that at all

[Zack]

Mclaren's silence is understandable anybody would have done same when you have new diffuser almost ready to use.

[HandoZiZle]

Honestly, i say the diffuser being legal is much better but we all know the FIA have a little soft spot for Ferrari.

[Zack]

Honestly, i say the diffuser being legal is much better but we all know the FIA have a little soft spot for Ferrari.

Anyways but Ferrari isn't the team that is going to be benefited the most, its RBR in real sense.

Upto stewards level decision can be some what neutral but at ICA its Max & Bernie

[metalhead188]

by ruling them illegal it will bring more teams into the mix which was the original goal of taking the downforce away from the cars

[lealjaime]

i think difuser will be legal you know lately apeals simple dont pass

[swca92]

If the appeal is successful the team leading the constructors championship will be.........Toro Rosso.

[shailf1]

If the appeal is successful the team leading the constructors championship will be.........Toro Rosso.

the result of the 2 gps will stand whatever the outcome of the appeal will be..

[Zack]

Few nice articles...

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