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McLaren apologise to Red Bull after software glitch

McLaren apologised to Formula One rivals Red Bull on Tuesday after a standard engine control unit that they supply to all teams contributed to Mark Webber's poor start at his home Australian Grand Prix. "There was a software-related issue that meant that Mark Webber's...car's garage data system had to be re-started during the formation lap," a McLaren Group statement said. "That disrupted his preparations for the start of the race, for which Mark and the team has our apology. We are working together with them to prevent any recurrence." Webber had qualified on the front row, alongside teammate and triple world champion Sebastian Vettel, but the problem dropped him to...
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