Brawn GP Prepare New Aero Kit for Spanish Grand Prix

Although they've successfully completed the non-European section of this year's Formula 1 calendar – from the first part of the season, that is – Brawn GP is looking to introduce some major changes to their 2009 challenger in order to keep the pace with the other teams. Since the double diffuser took care of business in the first 4 races, Ross Brawn believes it is time for new aerodynamic changes to be operated in order to further boost the performances of his BGP 001.

Renault and McLaren have already introduced interim versions of their double diffusers, and they're expected to debut the full version of it during the Spanish Grand Prix. Ferrari and BMW Sauber are to join them, while Red Bull Racing will presumably debut their diffuser in Monaco.

While insisting RBR have already caught up with his team during the last few weeks, Brawn announced a new aero kit will be ready by the Barcelona event. In addition, starting the Spanish GP, Brawn will take on a gradual approach when it comes to revising their aerodynamic package for 2009.

“We have a series for upgrades for Barcelona and beyond. We have to be optimistic. We have had no upgrades for the first four races, because there was nothing there. Getting to the first race was as much as we could manage and there was nothing in the cupboard. The process is starting again from the point at which we were able to buy the company and we got our programme well into the swing again and Barcelona will show us the benefit of getting it running again,” said Brawn.

Championship leader Jenson Button also admitted the BGP 001 needs serious improvements heading back to the old continent.

“The parts on the car are getting very old now, so we can go back to Europe, freshen the parts up, add the aero kit to the car and hopefully make another step forward,” added the British driver.