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FIA explains why F1 formation lap engine bug went undetected
Original: FIA explain why formation lap F1 engine bug was not previously detected
The FIA has explained why a software bug affecting Formula 1 engines during the formation lap was not detected earlier. The issue, which emerged at a recent grand prix weekend, prompted questions about pre-race testing procedures. The governing body says the fault only appeared under specific race-day conditions that could not be replicated in testing, according to RacingNews365.
Why now: A newly revealed F1 engine software bug raised questions about how it escaped detection, prompting the FIA's public explanation
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