28/03/2009
NEWS STORY
Both Toyota cars have been excluded from today's qualifying results due to a "technical wing infringement"
A statement issued by the Stewards reads as follows:
"The Stewards have received a report from the Technical Delegate that the upper rear wing elements of cars No. 9 and 10 are showing extreme flexibility in contravention of Article 3.15 of the 2009 Formula One Technical Regulations.
"The Stewards have heard the explanation from a representative of Panasonic Toyota Racing and have examined the cars in question.
"The Stewards concur with the opinion of the Technical Delegate and find the cars contravene the requirements of Article 3.15 of the 2009 Formula One Technical Regulations.
"It is the Stewards decision that cars number 9 and 10 be excluded from the Qualifying Session Official Classification."
According to Article 3.15 of the technical regulations, "wings must not have any degree of freedom and remain immobile in relation to the sprung part of the car."
We also hear from sources in the Melbourne paddock that Williams is protesting Ferrari and Red Bull. The exact reason is currently unclear, however, we understand it is related to the aerodynamics on the F60 and RB5.
Watch this space