Posts Tagged ‘Technical Working Group’

Pirelli Has Edge In Tire Supplier Race

A meeting of the Technical Working Group did not result in a decision about F1′s tire supplier for 2011. Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport, however, reports that Pirelli has moved into pole position for the contract, even though recent rumors suggested both the Italian marque and Michelin were offering to supply tires for 1.5m euros [...]

Double Diffusers To Be Banned In 2011

F1 technical directors have agreed to make so-called ‘double diffusers’ illegal after this season. Reports said the decision to ban the controversial rear aerodynamic solution was taken by the teams at a meeting of the Technical Working Group late this week. The double diffuser concept was pioneered by Brawn, Williams and Toyota in 2009, and [...]