News Details
Mercedes reveals true cause behind Australian GP defeat
Mercedes says a “bug” in an offline tool used for its Formula 1 Virtual Safety Car calculations caused the issue that led to Lewis Hamilton losing the Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton looked favourite to win the season-opening race in Melbourne, having pulled clear from pole position in the early stages. However, his hopes of victory were dashed when Sebastian Vettel emerged ahead of the Briton after pitting during a VSC period, allowing the German track position as he ultimately sealed a shock win for Ferrari. Mercedes and Hamilton were left in “disbelief” over the defeat and initially blamed a software glitch for the timing error that led to Hamilton being leapfrogged, but after...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Vettel: I still need more confidence in the SF71H
Australian Grand Prix – Sebastian Vettel has believes that there is...
8y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Vettel fends off Hamilton to win season opener
Australian Grand Prix – Sebastian Vettel took advantage of a...
8y ago from FormulaSpy.com
2018 Australian Grand Prix: Vettel snatches...
Sebastian Vettel benefited from a mid-race safety car to take victory in...
8y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Shovlin: Issue isn't with race strategy software we...
It did not take long for Mercedes chief Toto Wolff to point blame at a...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
The numbers that show how Gigi Dall’Igna turned...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo worried about fuel-thirsty Yamaha...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Enea Bastianini ‘rediscovering feeling' after...
Enea Bastianini admitted he had “rediscovered a feeling” to produce...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
'My shoulder is healed' says Maverick Vinales after...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Arrow McLaren extends IndyCar partnership with Chevy
Arrow McLaren announced on Tuesday that it has extended its partnership...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Arrow McLaren signs multi-year engine extension with...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Shank outlines 2027 IndyCar expectations for Mick...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Scott Dixon: "It’ll be tough for Lundgaard...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
What does the future hold for Thierry Neuville and...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg; “I tried my very best to the very...
Having started the final round of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
New WRC champion Elfyn Evans relieved after...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg has no regrets after WRC title...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal hero Thierry Henry reacts after his fake quote...
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has dismissed a fake quote attributed to him...
1w ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard unable to train due to...
Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard is unlikely to feature in Norway's...
1w ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres sheds light on...
Viktor Gyokeres has opened up about his struggles at Arsenal this season....
1w ago from SportsKeeda.com
Bastian Schweinsteiger calls out 'mediocrity' as he...
Bastian Schweinsteiger has pointed to how Germany lack 'difference makers'...
1w ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Christian Horner reveals why Red Bull sacked him as Marko...
Christian Horner has revealed why he was sacked... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Helmut Marko fires back at Christian Horner over...
Helmut Marko has hit back at Christian Horner to... Read More »
43m ago from GPFans.com
Why '3D problem' left upgraded Mercedes outside its 'happy...
Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord has... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
