Todt plays down rear wing controversy

As revealed by autosport.com, some of Ferrari's rivals are unhappy about the rear wing, even though it was declared legal by the sport's governing body.

"I am not at all happy about it," said Renault's director of engineering Pat Symonds. "It is very clear what you can or cannot do. There might be specific rules about specific parts, but there are also general rules and I know exactly what that wing does. And that is not what I would expect."

Ferrari's rivals are unhappy because they believe the rear wing, while complying with the letter of the rules, does not comply with their intention.

The element was further checked by FIA delegates during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend and it was given the thumbs-up.

Todt laughed off the controversy and said he was not aware of any problems.

"It demonstrates that we are back at the top again," said Todt. "It is good news when people start to be interested in Ferrari again.

"I am not aware of a problem. If the FIA comes to us and says there is a problem then our technical director Ross Brawn will come to me but the FIA has no problem.

"I am mature in this business. I do care about facts but not about speculation and all of that. I am too old to lose time on that."

Ferrari were back in contention in Bahrain after a dismal 2005 season, with Michael Schumacher scoring pole position and finishing in second place behind world champion Fernando Alonso.