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Mercedes explain software error which denied Hamilton victory
Mercedes have revealed the reason behind the software glitch that denied Lewis Hamilton victory at the season-opening race in Melbourne. Hamilton appeared to have a comfortable lead during the opening stages of the Australian Grand Prix and, after he made his pit stop, looked like he would be able to manage the gap to the chasing Ferrari's. However, after both Hamilton and second-placed Raikkonen had made their pit stops, the virtual safety car was deployed for the stricken Haas car of Romain Grosjean. This allowed Vettel – who had stayed out on the off-chance such a scenario would happen – to make his only pit stop under the virtual safety car and leave the pit lane ahead of...
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