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Mercedes explains Hamilton's engine settings problem
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Toto Wolff has revealed both Mercedes drivers had engine settings problems during the Grand Prix of Europe but Lewis Hamilton was unable to work out how to rectify his. Hamilton was complaining over team radio that his engine was "de-rating everywhere", slowing his pace as he tried to fight through the field from fifth position. Mercedes could see the reason for Hamilton's lack of pace but was not allowed to tell him due to radio restrictions. Wolff explained both cars had trouble, but team-mate Nico Rosberg was able to retrace his steps immediately whereas Hamilton did not have the same luxury. "We had a configuration setting problem, electronical...
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