Nothing Up The F1 Sleeve? Melbourne Awaits.....

    As the 2012 Formula One season opener in Melbourne looms and winter pre-season testing revealing little, can't help but wonder what will be this year's must have component.
    In 2009, in an effort to slow the cars and improve racing, the cars were stripped of numerous aerodynamic appendages. The F1 teams countered the lack of aero grip by exploiting a rule ambiguity that allowed a double diffuser. In 2010, the double diffuser was outlawed, but this time the teams came up with the F-duct. This was deemed a moveable aerodynamic device and subsequently banned for 2011. Last season, we had hot and cold exhaust gas blown rear diffusers, whereas exhaust gases were still feeding the rear diffuser even when the driver was off the throttle. Now they've been banned for 2012, with the governing body decreeing a common position for exhaust exits.
    Has the governing body finally achieved what they endeavoured to do in 2009, or will the teams come up with a must have component for 2012? Send us an email at greenflag@formulafrontrow.com or simply leave a comment.
    Melbourne is a fantastic location to start the Formula One season and showcase all Down Under has to offer to the world. We truly love our sport in Australia, and wholeheartedly embrace Formula One as the world's premier motorsport. 
    formulafrontrow.com is heading down early with Nikons in tow to soak up all the atmosphere. Our next post will display images from the 2012 Formula One Australian Grand Prix. See you in Melbourne........