News Details
Hamilton formation lap 'stalling' down to a sensor problem
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has confirmed a faulty sensor was to blame for Lewis Hamilton's formation lap 'stalling' problems. Heading to the grid for the race start, Hamilton's radio crackled into life with the Mercedes driver reporting an engine 'stalling problem'. Article continues under video Shovlin explained: "What it actually was, was a sensor issue that was only affecting the engine around the idle controls, so when he was sat there waiting to go off on the formation lap." As to why Mercedes refused to explain the problem to Hamilton at the time, Shovlin admitted: "We couldn’t tell him it was OK and that’s because of the rules that...
Full Story »
Full Story »
5y ago from GPFans.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Haas drivers penalised for formation lap pitstop
Haas' Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen have been handed 10-second...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Haas drivers hit with time penalties for formation lap...
Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean have been hit with 10-second time...
5y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Mercedes’ Shovlin on Hungarian GP – “Lewis...
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team chief race engineer Andrew Shovlin...
5y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Mercedes couldn't take away Hamilton's engine concerns...
Lewis Hamilton was quite worried just before the start in Hungary. During...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP Sepang test: Marc Marquez tops Day 1 as Fabio...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo to return home after breaking finger...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo denies signing 2027 Honda MotoGP...
Fabio Quartararo has admitted he is in talks with Honda for a 2027 MotoGP...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Toprak Razgatlioglu explains his adaptation to MotoGP...
Toprak Razgatlioglu reveals his initial thoughts on adapting to Michelin...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Nolan Siegel says pressure of contract year...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar announces Donald Trump-backed race on National...
IndyCar has announced an inaugural race on America's National Mall,...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Will Power: Andretti “will be the best team in the...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Iconic Ouninpohja stage dropped from 2026 WRC Rally...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg continues domination...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
New WRC winter tyre expected in 2027 after Monte Carlo...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal, Man City & Chelsea to enter summer...
Sandro Tonali is once again emerging as a major talking point ahead of the...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Not Saliba: Real Madrid eyeing ambitous move for...
Real Madrid are once again casting a close eye over the Premier League’s...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Madueke to haunt Chelsea after getting off mark at...
Noni Madueke made use of the time wisely. With around 20 minutes until...
6h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal vs Chelsea live on Sky: Gunners waiting on...
No description available...
5h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Aston Martin employee does not believe his eyes: 'This...
As an Aston Martin employee, you're naturally a... Read More »
3h ago from RacingNews365.com
Adrian Newey explains Aston Martin design secrets...
F1's greatest designer has spoken for the first... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Throwback: Red Bull endure bizarre F1 test with no front...
It is one of the more bizarre stories from winter... Read More »
50m ago from RacingNews365.com
