Lights Out: Hamilton wants fixes after Melbourne error solved

Lights Out: Hamilton wants fixes after Melbourne error solved

Friday 30 March 2018 10:00

The investigations are complete and Mercedes have finally worked out exactly what cost Lewis Hamilton victory in Melbourne, although the champion suggests there is plenty more to work on. Meanwhile, Sebastian Vettel hints at much more to come from Ferrari. It's lights out for Friday morning!

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After a full debrief, the Silver Arrows hope to have finally squished the software "bug" that hindered Hamilton at Albert Park.

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But the four-time world champion hints that the team could have done more amid the confusion on race-day, and wants to make strides in communication from the pit wall.

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Max Verstappen and Red Bull have been tipped to have a say. Sir Jackie Stewart says the Dutchman is a champion in the making.

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Verstappen spent a large part of the race staring at Fernando Alonso's gearbox. It might become a familiar sight if McLaren's planned upgrades fire in Bahrain and beyond.

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