Diffuser Decision Goes To FIA

The decision on if the diffusers are legal or not has been deferred to the FIA. Who will have a meeting and discuss the legality of the diffusers being used by Brawn GP, Toyota and Williams. However the stewards at Melbourne have deemed them suitable for racing so they will be used during the weekend as they will at Malaysia before the FIA meeting takes place. If it is deemed that the diffusers are illegal all points will be taken away that they have scored in the first two races.

Throughout the design process Williams state that the FIA were consulted over certain issues pertaining to the diffuser. All of which they were told were in line with the rules. Thus they are confident that the diffuser will not be found illegal. Meanwhile Red Bull are worried that if the diffuser is found to be legal they won't be able to fit one as they have designed their car with a different type of suspension system which won't allow the fitting of a diffuser like that of the Williams.

Bernie Ecclestone thinks that the diffuser is legal as he has openly said that any car with a diffuser like the William's will be allowed to race by the stewards as the FIA think their legal and what Bernie says usually goes. However we will have to wait until the FIA make a conclusive decision.