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Williams brings temporary fix for F1 steering wheel glitch
Sargeant had a moment at Sakhir last weekend when an unexpected brake bias change caused him to go off track. Williams team principal, James Vowles, explained that the brake bias moved to the front without Logan’s command, leading to the incident. The team linked the issue to an ‘electronic problem’ related to their new steering wheel design for this season. Although the problem first appeared during qualifying in Bahrain, a short-term solution was implemented for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with a long-term fix planned for Melbourne. Sargeant acknowledged that the new wheel design, which integrates the electronic dashboard, has had teething problems but emphasized its benefits for racing, particularly in managing VSC, safety cars, and delta times. He praised the improvements brought by the new design, despite the adjustments required in handling and familiarity.
