Maurizio Arrivabene explained the reasons for unsuccessful GP Ferrari in the Bahrain pit-stop and says that the team is working with the FIA to ensure there is no repetition of the incident.
Ferrari mechanic Francesco cigarini suffered a double leg fracture after Kimi Raikkonen was given the green light to leave the pits before the left rear wheel was replaced, that was the second pit stop Ferrari malfunction of the day.
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A dramatic incident to increase pressure on the Italian outfit for the Chinese GP, and Arrivabene tried to explain only what happened in Bahrain.
“We had internal, precise investigation, because we were hurt about what happened,” the Ferrari told Sky F1 Ted Kravitz.
“We have procedures to ensure that pit stops during the race is carried out in a safe environment. In this case, we have three factors. One involves the control of the person, and includes the mechanical, and the other involves an electronic device.
“What happened there, we had the wrong rear left not well-read electronic device, which then gives the green light.”
Racing Director of Formula 1 Charlie whiting was reported to the pit stop Ferrari process in Shanghai, Arrivabene added: “we went through all the procedures, together with the FIA to ensure that this will not happen again.
“It is in our interest because we care about our people before anything else.”
Ferrari put a lot of pit stop practice during the first session of the weekend in China, the debate continues over whether procedures should be modified to improve safety.
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However, arrivabene was pleased to announce that cigarini went back to Italy as he continues his recovery.
“Francesco is well,” he said. “Yesterday he went back to Italy, so everything is under control.
“As team leader, I talked to him every day. He is home, all is well.”
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