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Mario Theissen: the highs and lows of BMW’s F1 journey

F1: Beyond The Grid

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The Double Diffuser: A Potential Loophole in the Formula 1 Program

The double diffuser had more of a say over your performance than the arrival of CERS in 2009 as well. It became clear to us that the W.D. Fussell was a game changer, and we had to do something. But with the car, as it was designed, it wasn't possible to apply a W.D., so half way down the season they did an all-new gearbox without having tested on a track for the final four races. In the penultimate race in Brazil, Robert Kubitza was back on the podium. So that made it clear to usthat the W.d. Fussel was the difference. A year like this

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