MATCHETT: Malaysian GP Chalk Talk

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MATCHETT: Malaysian GP Chalk Talk

SPEED F1 announcer Steve Matchett explains what a diffuser does on an F1 car, and how Brawn, Toyota and Williams may have stolen an advantage on the field.

Steve Matchett | Posted April 03, 2009 Charlotte, NC

By popular demand, SPEED's F1 technical analyst Steve Matchett explains the role a diffuser has on a modern F1 car, and why it has proven critical in giving an advantage to the Brawn, Williams and Toyota teams this season.

The opinions reflected herein are solely those of the above commentator and are not necessarily those of SPEED.com, FOX, NewsCorp, or SPEED

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