Wendly: The drive shaft on Mercedes No. 3 has failed.
A technical problem that occurred on the Verstappen Racing team's car during the 21st hour of the marathon at Nordschleife has dashed crew No. 3's hopes for a good result. However, they are expected to continue the race. The mechanics are doing everything they can, but the repair is taking longer than anticipated. Despite this, the drivers are determined to return to the track so that the crew can be officially classified. For now, however, it remains in the garage.
Stefan Wendl, the racing director of Mercedes-AMG, confirmed that the issue is related to the transmission – specifically, a failure of the right drive shaft:
"Right after the pit stop, we received a signal about a malfunction in the ABS system, so we initially thought it was due to a technical failure. We tried to reboot the onboard systems, and Daniel Huncadella also confirmed that he was working on it, but then some unusual noises appeared, and he had to return to the pits after two laps.
It turned out that the drive shaft had failed, which unfortunately also caused damage to the hub and other peripheral components of the right rear axle."
According to the timing, Mercedes No. 3 has already dropped to 20th position, while the car remains in the pits.
Other articles
The new Brabus Twin-Turbo V12 Coupe features an extended hood and a lengthy rear.
This limited-edition coupe, named after the company's founder, is as lengthy as certain three-row SUVs.
Salt in the Wound: Toyota Boosts Power for the Prohibited 300 Series Land Cruiser
Unfortunately, the likelihood of the 300 Series being available in the U.S. has decreased even further with the introduction of this new powertrain.
Dealer Trades for 2023 Cadillac Escalade with 510,000 Miles, and Numerous Warning Signs Are Present
The purchaser asked for just $2,000 for the well-worn luxury SUV and was prepared to pay cash for a new Sequoia (or possibly two).
AI-Managed EV Charging May Increase Battery Life by Approximately 23%
Researchers assert that AI software can take into consideration a battery's age without affecting charging durations.
How Larry Chen Assisted the Forza Horizon 6 Team in Enhancing Photo Mode
The iconic automotive photographer is featured as a character in the game, but he also contributed in other ways behind the scenes.
Salt in the Wound: Toyota Boosts Power of the Prohibited 300 Series Land Cruiser
Unfortunately, the likelihood of the 300 Series arriving in the U.S. is even slimmer with this new powertrain.
Wendly: The drive shaft on Mercedes No. 3 has failed.
A technical problem that occurred on the Verstappen Racing team's car during the 21st hour of the marathon at Nordschleife deprived crew No. 3 of any hopes for a good result...