The FIA confirmed that the radical and controversial diffusers used by the Brawn, Williams and Toyota teams are legal and able to continue in this year's World Championship. Ferrari, Renault, Red Bull and BMW had protested the use of controversial diffuser design the appeal for which was upheld.
Having already been deemed legal by FIA-appointed stewards on four occasions, the expected decision came on Wednesday morning. With the devices confirmed to comply within the regulations, the seven rival teams are likely to be speeding up their own development of 'double-Decker' or 'Split level' diffusers. The announcement also confirms the results of the first two Grands Prix, won by Jenson Button and Brawn GP.
Following announcement was made:
"Based on the arguments heard and evidence before it, the Court has concluded that the Stewards were correct to find that the cars in question comply with the applicable regulations."
Renault has already confirmed use of a similar design in this weekends Chinese Grand Prix while Red Bull is expected to have their design ready for use by Monaco Grand Prix. It is believed that Adrian Newey has already canceled his trip to this weeks Grand Prix and instead would focus on rapidly developing a double diffuser solution for Red Bull.
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