News Details
Foreign substance cause of Rosberg DNF - Mercedes
Mercedes have revealed the exact reason for Nico Rosberg's Singapore Grand Prix retirement after analysing his steering column and electronics back at their Brackley base. The German was forced to start from the pit lane and then later retired during his first pit stop as he had no control over the cars clutch and couldn't change engine settings. Mercedes say a 'foreign substance' had contaminated the steering column and caused a short circuit in the electronics. It's believed the 'foreign substance' is used during pre-event procedures but went undetected until the race start. "Forensic analysis has revealed that the steering column electronic circuits were contaminated with a foreign...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from TheF1Times.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes says 'foreign substance' contaminated...
Mercedes AMG Petronas
Mercedes has revealed that a 'foreign substance'...
10y ago from F1Zone.net
'Foreign substance' forced Rosberg out
Mercedes say Nico Rosberg's retirement from the Singapore Grand Prix was...
10y ago from BBC.co.uk
Rosberg retirement due to freak contamination
Nico Rosberg's retirement from Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix was caused...
10y ago from SuperSport.com
Wolff aiming to improve 'unacceptable' reliability
Mercedes AMG Petronas
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says his squad must...
10y ago from F1Zone.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why Alex Rins can't wait for Yamaha's V4 engine
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Luca Marini gets new Honda MotoGP deal for 2026
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Brazil replaces Argentina as 2026 MotoGP calendar...
The 2026 MotoGP calendar has officially been released and the new season...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Brazilian GP replaces Argentina in 2026 MotoGP calendar
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Colton Herta praises IndyCar's delayed cautions;...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
The winners and losers from IndyCar’s Grand Prix of...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Laguna Seca – Race Results
IndyCar traveled clear across the country since last weekend’s race,...
20h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
A bittersweet weekend for IndyCar’s Arrow McLaren at...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
How Oliver Solberg’s rapid WRC return shakes up...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Monaco GP circuit stage in frame for WRC comeback in...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg stuns WRC field to lead Rally Estonia...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How WRC rivals reacted to Oliver Solberg's first...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos eyeing...
Real Madrid will have their eyes on the league and the Champions League...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Cristiano Ronaldo...
Barcelona secured a 3-1 win over Vissel Kobe on Sunday, July 27, at the...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
“It’s scary to play against him” - Arsenal...
Arsenal defender William Saliba has proclaimed new signing Viktor Gyokeres...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Only thing I need is some assists” - Viktor...
Arsenal's new signing, Viktor Gyokeres, thrilled many Gunners' fans on...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Max Verstappen's dad in TENSE exchange with Sky F1 pundit...
Max Verstappen’s father – Jos Verstappen –... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Antonelli reveals Hamilton’s words of support amid...
At just 18 years old, Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
Lando Norris one of TEN drivers hit by late FIA ruling...
Lando Norris was revealed as one of 10 F1 stars... Read More »
15m ago from GPFans.com
