Mishandling of DRS caused Ericsson crash

Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) is the man who brought the spectacle to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Not that the fans were starting to get bored, but the Swede's exit from the track on the 32nd lap revived interest in the event among the leading group.

After analysis, it turns out that Marcus Ericsson lost control of his car because of DRS. On the British route, theThe FIA ​​had decided for the first time since the introduction of the fireworks in 2011 to set up a DRS zone despite the presence of two curves.

“I took the corner with the DRS open, I was just a passenger, recognizes former Caterham driver F1. I had the DRS button behind my steering wheel, and the entry to this corner is quite bumpy, I think my hand slipped and I didn't press it. »

Marcus Ericsson would like to find a solution to this problem… “I think that on these kinds of circuits, we should have a bigger button. You also have to take your foot off the gas. We will have to analyze why the DRS did not close despite the fact that I slowed down. »

First of all I’m fine after the crash yesterday. Thanks for all the messages. Very disappointing to DNF after a strong race up until that point. A top 10 finish was on the cards. Looking forward to Hockenheim #ME9 #BritishGP #F12018 pic.twitter.com/dNqsS9Zde8

- Marcus Ericsson (@Ericsson_Marcus) July 9, 2018

This Monday, Marcus Ericsson occupies 18th place in the general Drivers' standings with three points.

Discover the analysis of the British GP carried out by our special correspondents in issue 2173 of AUTOhebdo, available from Monday evening in digital version on all platforms, and from this Wednesday on newsstands.