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FIA sets date for diffuser design appeal hearing 

Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, issued a statement earlier on Saturday confirming that the International Court of Appeal hearing over the controversial rear diffuser design of the Williams, Toyota and Brawn GP cars will be held in Paris on 14th April 2009.

The FIA statement read:

“The FIA’s International Court of Appeal (ICA) has received appeals from National Sporting Authorities in Austria, France and Italy on behalf of Red Bull Racing, ING Renault F1 Team and Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro against the Stewards’ decisions at the Grand Prix of Australia to reject the protests lodged regarding the diffusers used by some competitors. A hearing will be held in Paris on 14th April 2009 at 10.00 am (CET).”

Update: FIA declares diffusers legal