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[darwin dali]

Further, it goes against the focal point of the new regulations; i.e. to reduce the amount of turbulent air in the cars' wake which makes it more tricky to overtake.

Yes, that's the worrisome part of the story - I don't care if by their ingenuity the cars are a bit faster, one should be rewarded for clever engineering. However, if it directly affects the other cars who follow, that's a different matter...

[bernification]

Let' face it, the legality of any part depends upon the ferocity and power of the lawyers involved.

Maybe both teams involved have appied innteligent thought procesess to gain an advantage via the rules.

Hope they're not punished, both could do with a break.

Sorry about the bad spelling, I'm tired, just been doing sound for some bands tonight. They were good.

BTW. Anyone listened to Fleeting foxes? Really nice sounds

[Denthúl]

I'm actually happy that they've been declared as legal. It means Williams shouldn't (assuming it isn't declared illegal in Melbourne) have to re-design their car, maybe giving them a fighting chance this season. I just worry that, if they have to change it, it's all over for the FW31 :/

[7UpJordan]

I'm actually happy that they've been declared as legal. It means Williams shouldn't (assuming it isn't declared illegal in Melbourne) have to re-design their car, maybe giving them a fighting chance this season. I just worry that, if they have to change it, it's all over for the FW31 :/

That's exactly why I'm hoping it's declared legal, Williams had a similar problem with their diffuser for the 2003 FW25 and because they had to redesign it, it took a while before the car became competitive that year. Hopefully if it is legal and seen as just innovation, it'll be the other teams that have to play catchup.