Call To Ban Benetton Brakes.

The Benetton team is facing calls to remove its innovative Front Torque Transfer (FTT) system, despite FIA technical delegate, Charlie Whiting, declaring it legal.


Rival teams continue to insist that the FTT system is tantamount to an anti-lock braking set-up - which are banned in F1 - and have demanded that the FIA take another look at it. The system works by transferring braking loads to the best equipped wheel, preventing locking up, and allowing greater speed to be carried through corners.


(The FIA say they want to outlaw driver aids, and that is what this is,) said the representative of one rival team, (It is effectively an anti-lock braking system.)


Although the majority of teams want the system removed forthwith, others - including Williams - have admitted that they have similar plans either under construction or consideration, and are awaiting final clearance from the governing body before fitting them to their cars.