“No one knows exactly what the actual speed is now. Things will become clearer in Melbourne, so I can't wait until we get there to get a clearer picture of where we are now.
What I do know is that there is work waiting for us. There's no doubt about that. We have put ourselves at a disadvantage. But I want to reassure everyone that we've got an aggressive program in place that will help us achieve the car's maximum possible speed over the coming months.
(Regarding weight) I don't think we fit the restrictions (due to being too fat). But we have a plan for Melbourne and the first three races in general so we can be competitive again.
Anyone who confidently states their opinion does so because their car is perfectly within the weight limit or maybe even a little lighter. However, the tests use a sensor weighing around 12 kg – so you understand. Until you take it off, you can't say anything for sure,” Vowles noted.
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