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Monza kerb change bad news for Brawn?

Formula One governing body the FIA has revealed that larger kerbs have been installed to deter drivers from cutting chicanes at Monza. The new installations, similar to those in Barcelona and the Nürburgring, may not come as good news to the championship-leading Brawn cars which generally ride kerbs better than rivals.

With Brawn GP hoping to limit damage to its championship leads against the six KERS cars at Monza this weekend, Team Principal Ross Brawn spoke of the ability to ride the kerbs ahead of the 80th Grand Prix at the legendary venue.

Ross Brawn, Brawn GP team owner

"The aerodynamic efficiency of the car is crucial so we have a specific package designed to minimise drag levels and achieve the high top speeds required," he explained. "Good engineering can make a significant difference at Monza so we'll be working hard to get the car set up well to allow our drivers to be aggressive over the kerbs."

What Ross didn't know at that point, however, was that modifications have been made to the Rettifilo and Roggia chicanes which sees the 'combination kerbs' placed on the apexes of the corners; any car which does cut the corner, therefore, will almost certainly damage its front wing and floor.

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