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McLaren sorry for Webber car fault

McLaren have apologised to Red Bull after the engine control unit they supply caused Mark Webber to start badly at the Australian Grand Prix. Webber qualified on the front row for the opening race of the season last weekend but dropped to seventh after the first lap and was eventually sixth. A software-related issue meant the Australian's car garage data system had to be re-started in the formation lap. 'That disrupted his preparations and they have our apology,' McLaren said. McLaren Electronics Systems make the standard ECUs for all F1 teams plus NASCAR and IndyCar outfits in the United States and the 2013 edition is a new version of one that has been used since 2008 without a problem....
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