Technical Row Not Affecting FOTA Unity - Ferrari

Much like all the other seasons until now, the battle between drivers in Formula One is matched by the one between manufacturers. While the racers use everything they've got to try and edge each one's rival for point finishes, the manufacturers are placing themselves in an ongoing war to limit one another in terms of technical innovations.

After the famous F-duct system introduced by McLaren Mercedes during the Bahrain GP – a device that can be triggered by the driver via his knee – it was now the turn of Red Bull to step into the public eye with their controversial suspension design. According to McLaren's team principal Martin Whitmarsh, the RB6 is currently benefiting from some kind of active suspension, that is keeping the car at the same height no matter the fuel load during race or qualifying.

Whitmarsh's concerns were initially raised ahead of the Australian GP, with the FIA unable to give a clear verdict on Red Bull's system in due time. The suspicion was then picked up by Mercedes' Ross Brawn, who insisted that the FIA should give some further clarifications on the matter quickly.

Needless to say, Red Bull's manager Christian Horner was quick in dismissing all these allegations. And, although these continuos disagreements between the teams might be seen as a threat to the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) unity, Ferrari's Stefano Domenicali begs to differ.

“On the technical side, I have nothing to say, because the Federation (FIA) must be the arbiter in these situations. It is part of the sport – putting pressure on the other teams and what they're doing. It's just a part of the game,” said the Italian official, according to Tuttosport.