Todt unmoved by front wing row
Ferrari sporting director Jean Todt has moved to downplay the controversy over the front wings of the team's 248 F1 - by insisting that he does not see a problem
Visible flexing of the front wing elements of the Ferrari prompted eight of their rivals to write to the FIA on Sunday demanding clarification of the rules prior to the Australian Grand Prix.
Speaking on Sunday night, however, Todt said he was unmoved by the situation. He claimed that Ferrari had not done anything illegal, but said if the FIA wanted them to change the wings then they would happily comply.
"Ross (Brawn, technical director) has been talking to the FIA and they are happy about the legality of the car," explained Todt. "If there is something they want us to do we will do it. If it was outside the rules I don't think we'd be talking about this result."
When asked whether the team would be bringing different wings to the Australian Grand Prix, Todt responded: "We are not in Melbourne. Ask me then. I try to be a manager, not a technical director.
"The technical team will suggest what to do. You have to know your limits. I know mine."
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