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Mercedes: Hamilton puncture in Qatar not caused by mirror debris
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05/12/2024 at 08:3805/12/2024 at 09:13 Mercedes has determined that the puncture suffered by Lewis Hamilton in last weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix was not caused by debris from a wing mirror fallen off Alexander Albon’s Williams. The conclusion was based on data analysis and video evidence reviewed by the team, as explained by Andrew Shovlin, Mercedes' head of trackside engineering. Hamilton and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz both suffered sudden front-left tyre punctures in quick succession during the race. The incidents occurred on lap 34, shortly after Sauber’s Valtteri Bottas had pulverized the stray mirror, which had fallen off and landed near the pit exit...
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