Opponents say illegal exhaust system Caterham

The first Formula 1 tests in Jerez have already led to the first discussion about the interpretation of the rules by 2013. Representatives of a number of teams have drawn attention to the unusual elements of the exhaust system of Caterham, which, in their opinion, does not comply with the rules.
The first of the possible illegality of exhaust competitors reported Lotus technical director James Allison. Anxiety caused a small deflector in the place where is the exit of the exhaust gas. Exhaust system have a Caterham is a special one, he told reporters, "and I don't think it will remain on the machines in Melbourne.
At the end of 2011, the FIA changed the rules regarding exhaust systems by prohibiting the use of engine exhaust commands to improve the aerodynamics of the car. This was a response to the introduction of blown diffusers that made the very serious increase downforce at the rear of the machine due to the energy of the exhaust gas.
In Caterham, however, did not believe that their machine is illegal. The representative of Malaysia said that Pitpass command checks the various solutions as part of its test program.