Next year's aero changes explained
Over the past two weeks, this column has brought the views of technical directors about the revised 2009 Formula One technical regulations, which officially see the light of day during scrutineering for next season's first race, provisionally the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 29.
Given the swingeing nature of the changes - some, like those rather hideous rear wings tested last week by Williams, and slick tyres are utterly conspicuous; others, such as KERS and adjustable front wings are expected to be less so - it was inevitable that differing opinions, interpretations, and points of view would be aired.
Rory Byrne, who headed up the FIA's Overtaking Working Group - which recommended many of the regulatory changes - designed every one of Michael Schumacher's Formula One world championship-winning cars, in addition to many other ground-breaking (and winning) designs, so is well-placed to discuss the forthcoming technical changes.