The FIA has banned BMW's unique and controversial vertical wings on the nose of their F1.06, after claiming they impaired visibility and therefore presented a safety issue.
BMW Sauber unveiled the invention, intended to provide added front downforce, during testing prior to the French Grand Prix with the 'twin tower' wings, dubbed in homage to the Petronas Towers, one of the world's largest buildings, making their race debut at Magny-Cours, even if their eighth place finish did not represent any significant improvement.
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