I have a speculation...
Luchinni knew they will not compete safely, and they told the ACO before the test day. But, in order, perhaps, not to un-comply compromises with sponsors, they could not forfait before scrutineering, and they waited until now, even if they knew they would not race...
ACO told Epsilon to have the car ready, and they did. ACO can say they told Epsilon before deadline but due to respect to Lucchini, they could not officialy say until now...
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