McLaren, Mercedes and two other teams have been ordered to adjust their double-diffusers after the FIA closed a loophole that had been exploited. Article 3.12.7 of the 2010 technical regulations states that: ”a single break in the surface is permitted solely to allow the minimum required access for the device referred to in Article 5.15. [supposed [...]
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According to The Times newspaper, Ferrari have already started work on a ‘B’ spec car. The newspaper referred to rumours “sweeping the Italian media” about the early performance estimates for the new single seater. The report said it is feared the car is “not as good as the team were hoping for”, despite Ferrari having [...]
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Formula 1 teams are reportedly negotiating a rule that would see the infamous double-decker diffusers banned from the 2011 season onwards. According to Autosport, the FOTA Technical Regulations Working Group (TRWG) met late last year, and agreed that rules should be changed to outlaw the revolutionary diffuser. For those of you that don’t know, originally [...]
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