A sudden global systems outage seemed set to disrupt the Hungarian Grand Prix practice session for Mercedes. However, the team is confident in their preparations.
- CrowdStrike’s update caused disruptions across various industries.
- Mercedes’ preparations faced morning hiccups.
- Mac and Linux systems remained unaffected by the outage.
- Mercedes worked with partners to ensure no impact on the track.
On Friday morning, a hiccup from cyber security partner CrowdStrike triggered a global computer systems outage. Industries like banking, airlines, and even news were affected. Mercedes, however, believes this won’t interfere with their performance on the track.
CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz explained, ‘The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed.’ While Windows hosts faced issues, Mac and Linux hosts were fine. Amidst a sea of disruptions, some of the garage preparations did experience interruptions.
Mercedes’ spokesperson mentioned, ‘We have been working through the morning with our partners to ensure no impact on track running.’ Fixes were promptly applied, and things proceeded smoothly after the initial hiccups.
Efforts concentrated on rectifying systems before the practice session kicked off at 1:30pm local time. Despite the uncertainty, the team remained hopeful, focusing on seamless practice runs.
Interestingly, while Mercedes tackled these hurdles, customer teams like Williams, Aston Martin, and McLaren remained unaffected. This underscored how crucial real-time data and cyber security are for F1 teams, balancing technology and track performance.
Historically, system outages in F1 are rare but memorable. Consider the 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, where a similar outage left teams scrambling. Friday’s events showed just how intertwined modern racing is with technology.
Mercedes is set for a smooth practice despite the early technical glitch.
Source: Planetf1
