Though unable to discuss the designin any detail or share images of it while it's under investigation by the Buildings Department, Mr. Chan calls the basement one of his proudest achievements.
Mercedes team boss Ross Brawn says the new F1 W04 is a "clear step forward indesign and detail sophistication over its predecessor, " while Lotus have continued their design themes with the E21, according to technical chief James Allison.
But down in the detail there were complex issues surrounding which elements of a design(in the form factor, in usability, and in what was called the trade dress) were truly protected by law.