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Final day Maldonado crash caused by ‘systems issue’

Despite ending day four of the final pre-season test at the Circuit de Catalunya at the bottom of the timing screens and in the turn four barriers, Pastor Maldonado was in a positive frame of mind as the Lotus F1 Team driver now turns his attention to preparing for the opening race of the season in Australia. A problem with the brakes caused by a systems issue caused the Venezuelan to crash out during the afternoon session, restricting him to just 36 laps, and was unable to return to the circuit after significant damage to the front wing and suspension. “It was a shame to end the day early, but that was the only issue we’ve had like this during testing so we can look to the positive...
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