Donkey of the Race - Oz 2013

[AndyL]

I wonder if it was MES's fault in the same way it was Renault's fault when Seb's car was short-fuelled in Abu Dhabi.

[Tazio]

@ Glue. I think "claim" is the operative word there, and I could be wrong, but the teething problems apear to be real, and I reiterate why would MES issue this statement:

We regret any disruption caused to Mark’s preparations for the start of the race and will continue to work with the team to prevent any recurrence.

if they didn't want to accept some of the responsibility?
Never the less the point is that it apears to not be a Webber screw up this time.

[Tazio]

I wonder if it was MES's fault in the same way it was Renault's fault when Seb's car was short-fuelled in Abu Dhabi.

May well be! I suppose it could be something as simple as wind and rain causing RB's electrical issues.

[N. Jones]

Mark Webber - he must of always been last in any sport that requires a standing start when he was a youngster...

[Tazio]

The electronic units themselves ran without incident in Melbourne, but there was a software-related issue that meant that Mark Webber's Red Bull Racing car's garage data system had to be re-started during the formation lap. 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.

http://www.phttp://www.pitpass.com/4...atement-re-ECU

Not really a big deal as teething problems are bound to occur with a new system targeted at a completely new lump.

[donKey jote]

a bit harsh Jack... calling Webber a lump

[Tazio]

a bit harsh Jack... calling Webber a lump

[Whyzars]

Edited: Link to McLaren apology posted earlier...