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Julian Mayo wrote:Steppers says he only retained the data so he could get Coughlan to prove the floor was illegal, which it was.

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Julian Mayo wrote:

Redhead wrote:

Julian Mayo wrote:Steppers says he only retained the data so he could get Coughlan to prove the floor was illegal, which it was.

By what definition was the floor illegal, the FIA didnt think it was.

Then why was Ferrari ordered to change it after the Australian GP?
Some would say that Ferrari received preferential treatment by the FIA for deeming it "not in the spirit of the rules" rather than illegal......(not me )
There was a rumour going around European circles at season opening that Ferrari would win this year, regardless of other teams' performances.

Firstly, Ferrari were not the only team to have a flexible floor! BMW Sauber also had version of the same thing, as well as rumours of RBR, Renault and at least one other. (hence the interest in the FIA clarification by the teams rather than the huge outcry had it been Ferrari only)

Secondly, neither Ferrari or any other team was deemed to have an illegal system on their cars at the Australian GP. (Its not an offense if there is no rule prohibiting it).
RD asked for a clarification of the rule as at the Aus GP after which the FIA introduced a revised method of testing the floor, which include a test for flex in 2 directions, up and down. (The original test was for flex in one direction only)

The benefit of the flexing floor was most apparent at high speed, which has been known for some years now. The problem was how to best implement the flex without breaking the rules, and goes way back to the Benneton days.
Now in F1 most of the rules are written very simply, which in turn allows the teams to experiment and improve.
This is usually good, until someone protests and the rules are altered, which can really have a negative impact on a teams design and put them months behind in terms of development. (Maybe it was RD trying to upset the applecart?)

During Pre-season testing, BMW almost always topped the top speed charts (followed by Ferrari) with impressive showings from RBR.
Since then BMW and RBR have not shown quite the same pace, hmmm..

As for Steppers, (now contradicting himself*), retaining the data didn't prove anything other than the fact that both he and Coughlan are a couple of low life crooks...

* Steppers previously claimed that he didn't retain any data as he had it all in his head anyway, and he would not be stupid enough to take or copy any data.

Kind Sir, I refer you, without comment, to the "Ferrari Investigation" Thread

Hmmm...........Ferrari tried to hire Coughers in 2006

Just a thought........instead of wanting to see more and more F1 Racing, the actions of the FIA have yet again left me feeling sad about the state of F1 racing.

Julian Mayo wrote:Just a thought........instead of wanting to see more and more F1 Racing, the actions of the FIA have yet again left me feeling sad about the state of F1 racing.

Soon we won't have F1 racing anymore. It'll be a NASCAR clone

gkaytaz wrote:

Julian Mayo wrote:Just a thought........instead of wanting to see more and more F1 Racing, the actions of the FIA have yet again left me feeling sad about the state of F1 racing.

Soon we won't have F1 racing anymore. It'll be a NASCAR clone