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Ericsson blames brakes for SC accident

– Sauber driver Marcus Ericsson has blamed overheating brakes and cold tyres on his race-ending accident behind the Safety Car during the Monaco Grand Prix.Ericsson was running in 16th position when the Safety Car came out for the clash between team-mate Pascal Wehrlein and McLaren's Jenson Button late on.While the train of cars lapped the circuit at a steady pace, Ericsson has claimed that his brake temperatures spiralled out of control, while his tyre temperatures dropped.On lap 64/78, four laps after the Safety Car was deployed, Ericsson slid off track at Sainte Devote and slammed into the barriers, causing terminal damage to his C36."It has been a very tough weekend from the...
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