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[FittingMechanics]

Norris starting from the pits

[Darth-Piekus]

The reason?

[FittingMechanics]

The reason?

They discovered an electronics issue late and couldn't fix the car in time to make the grid (you need to leave pits 30 minutes before the start).

[geogate]

its the new ECU i think - its a piece of garbage, everyone is having issues with it

[FittingMechanics]

its the new ECU i think - its a piece of garbage, everyone is having issues with it

Is that made by company formerly called McLaren Applied?

[Darth-Piekus]

It's a real pity all that effort to be cancelled by an ECU.

[geogate]

yes it is formally Mclaren Applied Technologies, but they are completely independent now, they were bought out a couple years ago.

[Darth-Piekus]

How did that problem occured? Did it happen overnight or from yesterday?

[CjC]

Pit lane start at best! He might not even start the race!!

[venkyhere]

not an issue at all.... Norris should be P6 and catchup to Piastri before half the laps are completed. The H starting tyre will be able to keep plenty of consistent pace.

[FittingMechanics]

Pit lane start at best! He might not even start the race!!

I really hope he starts, they had one car in the race in Melbourne, they need the data.

[SilviuAgo]

Pity cause Lando had a very good start. Nice job from McLaren. MCL40 looks more like garbage.
Anyway, I still expect some points today from both our drives, cause we are 3rd fastest car on track and it will be fun for Lando at least )

[ScuderiaLeo]

Piastri in the pitlane too now?? Wow feel terrible for the drivers, especially after the good quali

[homercircle]

Piastri listed in the pits now

[Darth-Piekus]

What the hell?