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Mercedes Blames Computer Bug for Hamilton Glitch at Melbourne
Mercedes blamed a computer bug from an offline software tool for the timing error which cost Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton a chance to win the Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton looked to be in total control after starting strongly from pole position at Sunday's season-opening race, but the four-time F1 champion suddenly found himself behind Sebastian Vettel after coming out of the pit lane. The confusing incident occurred after a Virtual Safety Car was deployed as marshals removed Romain Grosjean's stricken Haas car from the track. When the VSC is used, cars stay on track but slow down to a required non-race pace. There then is a short distance between the designated line of the safety...
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