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Raikkonen says engine mappings caused spin
Kimi Raikkonen has said that a problem with engine mapping settings was to blame for the spin in the Canadian Grand Prix that cost him a podium finish. The Finn had been Mercedes' main challenger in the early stages of the Montreal race, but lost third place to Valtteri Bottas when he spun at the hairpin after his first pitstop. Following a post-race investigation, Ferrari discovered that the issue was related to an overly aggressive engine mapping setting with caught Raikkonen out as he hit the throttle. "We probably should have been more smart about it and been able to avoid it," he said. "On our map was something that is on the edge. "You move the pedal a little bit...
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