- 03 Apr 13, 16:55#353454
The Red Bull nose and wing passed every test thrown at it so to say that it was illegal is quite incorrect.
That went out the window with Max Mosley.
So if i understand this right, what is being banned is essentially a couple of rubber seals joining the suspension arms to the bodywork. And that is considered movable aero to such a substantial effect that it must be banned? That's quite an extreme position, and i can't really see how it's even such a massive performance differentiator regardless...
What is so galling about this is the absolute inconsistency of the FiA. In the case of Red Bull, we have a nose and front wing that clearly flex and move and clearly this is for aero advantage. The FiA responds by stating the car doesn't fail a test and so it is legal. The FiA announce they will increase the loads applied in testing but they never dream of simply banning either.
In this case with Lotus, there is far less movement and less benefit to be gained. It is also clear that the Lotus passes all tests. Yet, the FiA comes out and bans their innovation. This is not an argument about whether or not the flexing/moving is legal, it is about how the FiA react. Clearly inconsistent and, yet again we can see which team is benefiting while Lotus lose. This just adds to the list of similar decisions over the recent years.
The Red Bull nose and wing passed every test thrown at it so to say that it was illegal is quite incorrect.
Are you suggesting that the FiA are falling on the side of Ferrari? Unthinkable!
That went out the window with Max Mosley.
Also RC will be grumpy for days 
