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McLaren Canada Double Stack Delay

2011 • Formula 1 • Team Mistake • Pit Strategy
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THE STORY

During the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, McLaren attempted a double-stack pit stop for drivers Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton. The stop was delayed due to a miscommunication, causing Hamilton to wait for Button's service to complete. This delay resulted in Hamilton losing track position and ultimately finishing the race in seventh place.

TEAMS / PEOPLE: McLaren

WHY IT MATTERS

The pit stop error significantly impacted Hamilton's race outcome, preventing him from contending for a higher finish.

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