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Wolff explains Hamilton penalty: "We are not looking at stockpiling good engines"

Mercedes opted to install a new internal combustion engine for Lewis Hamilton this weekend so he will start from P11 in the Turkish Grand Prix. The Mercedes boss Toto Wolff fears it will be a difficult challenge for Hamilton to fight through the field.  Tough task Because Hamilton uses his fourth ICE of the season, he takes a ten-place grid penalty. The Brit recorded the fastest time in qualifying but still starts from the midfield. Wolff points to data gathered in Friday's long runs as to why it might be a challenge for the seven-time World Champion to move to the front. "I hope [Hamilton can advance quickly], but yesterday in the long run we were behind a Haas and Williams and it...
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