Brawn angry at wing accusations

Brawn is unhappy with the way his main competitors cast doubt over the legality of his F2002 at last weekend's San Marino GP. The controversy centres on the car's rear wing elements and bargeboards, which it is claimed flex at speed with the aim of aiding performance. Although no formal protest was lodged, Brawn was angry that the car's success was smeared.

"If you have a quick car, people try to look for easy answers," said Brawn. "It is down to a lot of very hard work by skilled people and that is why we have got a very quick car."

The F2002's legality was first called into question in Brazil, when McLaren complained to the sport's governing body, the FIA, that the top rear wing element of Michael Schumacher's car was flexing, reducing drag on the straights.

However, no official complaint was lodged, although the FIA advised Ferrari to change the element for Imola, and it is believed the team complied.

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