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Ferrari confirms lubrication system fault caused engine stop

Ferrari says a fault with its power unit lubrication system was to blame for its breakdown during the opening pre-season Formula 1 test but is confident of fixing the issue ahead of the second test. Sign up for F1 TV and get a 25% earlybird discount. Sebastian Vettel saw his Day 3 programme stalled at the first test when he stopped on track with an engine problem midway through the morning session. Ferrari announced the power unit would be taken back to its Maranello base for a full investigation and it completed a full engine change to allow Vettel to return to action early in the afternoon. Following its investigation, Ferrari says the fault was connected to a non-structural problem with...
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