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Raikkonen to start from the pitlane

Article To news overview © Pirelli Kimi Raikkonen will start the Belgian Grand Prix, a race he's won on four occasions, from the pitlane. The Alfa Romeo driver was knocked out in Q1 on Saturday, finishing down in 19th place, and Alfa Romeo have opted to make a setup change overnight and take a hit on their starting position. The rear wing assembly of the Alfa Romeo has been changed, likely from a dry spec to a higher downforce spec due to the rain, breaking parc ferme rules which prevent such changes without penalty. As a result, Raikkonen will start from the pitlane. "The part has been replaced with the approval of the FIA technical delegate following a written request from the team...
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