By Phil Huff (10/08/2004)
August 10 2004

Given all the coverage of Jenson Button's supposed exit from Lucky Strike BAR Honda, many had forgotten the appeal against the banning of the teams Torque Transfer system. The appeal was heard yesterday, and the result was given today. And it's more bad news for BAR.

"The International Court of Appeal met in Paris on Monday, August 9, 2004, in order to examine the appeal introduced by the Motor Sports Association on behalf of licence-holder BAR GP Limited. The appeal was made against decision No. 16 of the Panel of the Stewards taken on July 24, 2004. The appeal concerned an "electro hydraulic software controlled device which connects the front wheels via drive shafts and allows controlled torque transfer from a faster wheel to a slower wheel even under braking" on the T car of the team.

"Having heard the explanations of both parties and having examined the various documents and other evidence, the Court upheld the decision of the Panel of the Stewards."