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Hamilton to get five place grid penalty in China
Nico Rosberg's bid to extend his winning streak to six races this weekend in Shanghai has got an early boost at the expense of his teammate and arch-rival.. Ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend Mercedes confirmed that reigning champion Lewis Hamilton's car has undergone a gearbox change after Bahrain, when he was punted into a half-spin by Valtteri Bottas at the first corner. 'The gearbox sustained damage in Bahrain which required a physical inspection for full assessment,' the team revealed. 'Having done so, the decision has been taken to change the gearbox rather than carry any risk moving forwards. To clarify, it will be a five-place grid penalty for Lewis Hamilton. 'If there's...
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