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David Coulthard has lost his appeal
Posted Apr. 4, 2000 by RBVL

An International Court of Appeal in Paris rejected
McLaren's appeal against the stewards' decision to exclude
Coulthard from second place, because of an illegal front
wing on his car.

In a statement the FIA said: "The appellant's argument
concerning the layout and profile of the circuit is
unfounded since all the competitors - including the
appellant - had been subjected to the rigors of the circuit
in question from the first practice session onwards.

"It is the duty of each competitor to prove that his car
complies with the regulations in their entirety at all
times during an event."

The ruling is sure to anger McLaren. In a similar case five
months ago, the same FIA appeal panel reinstated Ferrari's
1-2 finish in the Malaysian Grand Prix after stewards ruled
aerodynamic deflectors were out of compliance by one
centimetre.

"It is the duty of each competitor to prove that his car complies with
the regulations in their entirety at all times during an event."

...right ?

(the above statement is meant as sarcasm)

Just goes to prove that hose who call current F1 "The Max & Bernie Show"
are very correct, follow the rules strictly at the beginning of the
season and adjust along the way to suit your needs to improve the
show....

Beers and cheers
(uncle) Goy

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