On the afternoon of April 15th, Swiss time, although it was already evening in distant China, the main staff of each team did not rest. They had been waiting for the International Automobile Federation's verdict.
In the Force India team's lounge, Omi looked a little anxious.
"The results haven't come out yet?" Omi asked.
"Not yet. I've been refreshing the FIA's website. It's not yet time for them to get off work. I think the final results will be announced before get off work!" the assistant said.
"If it succeeds, maybe Zhang Guan's championships in the first two races will be cancelled! And in the upcoming Chinese race, he won't be able to use double-layer diffusers. It feels wonderful to think about it!" Omi said .
"It's out, the FIA's statement is out!" the assistant suddenly said, and Omi rushed over immediately, and then looked at the newly refreshed web page.
“The International Court of Appeal of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile has decided to reject the appeal against decisions 16 to 24 of the Australian Grand Prix of the F1 World Championship on 26 March 2009. Based on the disputes and evidence that preceded it, the Court concluded that the arbitration was The view that those cars comply with the rules is correct." Omi was stunned and asked: "What the hell is Resolution No. 16 to 24 of the Australian Grand Prix? What does it mean?"
"It means we lost!" the assistant said tremblingly: "The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile has determined that the double-layer diffuser is compliant!"
A complicated expression appeared on Omi's face, one of anger, confusion, unwillingness, and confusion.
"We lost? How is this possible, how could we lose! There are so many teams supporting us, Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, Red Bull... They are all on our side, why do we still lose? "Omi yelled.
The assistant lowered his head and said nothing, but he knew that the large number of people supporting it did not only mean that the matter was correct. What's more, Omi is completely incommunicable now.
"Damn, it's so abominable! Shady! Corruption! Someone in the International Automobile Federation must have received black money, and I want to report them!" Omi said fiercely, but he also knew that this was just for fun. .
The ringtone of the mobile phone rang at this time. The assistant answered the phone, chatted with the other party for a few words, and then said: "Sir, the technical director Mr. Smith just called. They have seen the final judgment of the International Automobile Federation. In addition, Smith The gentleman also asked, now that the double-layer diffuser has been judged to be compliant, should our team also start developing double-layer diffusers next?”
"Well, of course we have to..." Omi's words suddenly stopped. He remembered the conversation he had with Zhang Guan at the Australian Grand Prix half a month ago. At that time, Omi said that the Force India team would never do it. Using a double layer diffuser.
"If I also use a double-layer diffuser, wouldn't I be looked down upon by Zhang Guan? That would be so embarrassing!" Omi was more concerned about his own face. Thinking that Zhang Guan might laugh at him, Omi said decisively Shaked his head.
"No, we don't need that damn double-layer diffuser!" Omi said decisively.
"Mr. Smith said that the double-layer diffuser can indeed provide more additional downforce for the car, which will help our car jump faster." The assistant said.
"We want to win the race with dignity, and I will not use double-layer diffusers opportunistically!" Omi continued: "We want to boycott double-layer diffusers, and we will join forces with other teams to boycott double-layer diffusers. . Go to Ferrari, McLaren, and Renault. They all support us. We need to unite them and let’s boycott this double-layer diffuser!”
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"The main content of Resolutions 16 to 24 of the Australian Grand Prix is that the cars of each team have no design violations, so they are allowed to participate." Ross Brawn gestured with his hands and said: "Force India reported our double-layer diffusion The diffuser violated the regulations, but there has been a lack of evidence of practical examples. After all, it was just a design before the official competition. When the design of the double-layer diffuser was actually used in the competition, the Force India team had the basis for practical examples, and This is the resolution from the 16th to the 24th.”
Ross Brawn paused and then said: "This year's Formula One only has 10 teams participating, which is the fewest in recent years. Moreover, with the outbreak of this economic crisis, the intensity of sponsors and the attention of the public have increased. It can be said that the entire Formula One event is in trouble. Emerging markets are undoubtedly a life-saving straw for F1, so the F1 management is more inclined to us. And they do not want giants like Ferrari. One family is the only one, and what F1 president Bernie wants to see is a situation where all the heroes are competing for hegemony, so he will support us because we are a disruptor!”
Ross Brown’s explanation made Zhang Guanming understand a lot. He smiled and said to Ross Tribe: “We won, which is something worth celebrating. Now we can finally devote ourselves wholeheartedly to the next game. But I am wondering when the double-layer diffusers for other teams will be developed."
"Maybe in the next race, some teams will install new double-layer diffusers." Ross Brown said.
"So fast? It's only been more than half a month since the competition started. Their research and development speed shouldn't be that fast! I remember that we spent a long time on research and development, and the wind tunnel experiment alone took a lot of time." Zhang Guan said. .
"If you consider the overall integrity of the car, it does take a lot of work, at least to redo the aerodynamic package. But if it is just to match the existing aerodynamics of the car, you can first use a transitional version of the double-layer diffuser, and then Improve it step by step. Although the effect will not be as good as the overall aerodynamic package, as long as it does not affect the large aerodynamic layout, it is better than nothing." Ross Brown said.
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Omi sat in the office, anxiously waiting for the news.
The assistant hurriedly walked in, put a document on the table, and said: "Sir, the Ferrari team has given us a reply. They understand our determination to resist double-layer diffusers, and they said they will fully support us!"
"Great!" Omi's face showed joy: "I believe it won't be long before McLaren and Renault will also come to support me. We will jointly boycott double-layer diffusers and put pressure on the International Automobile Federation." Maybe it can change the FIA’s verdict!”
With a relaxed look on his face, Omi stood in the boss's chair, then clicked on a web page to browse the latest news.
"Exclusive Interview with Ferrari Team Principal Mr. Domenechali".
Omi looked at the title and clicked on the link unconsciously.
However, there was a passage that quickly came into Omi’s sight.
"We regret the final decision of the FIA Court of Appeal, but our Ferrari team has also made countermeasures. We have been conducting research on double-layer diffusers. It is expected that at the Bahrain station, viewers will be able to see the double-layer diffuser. A Ferrari with a double diffuser!”
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