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Hamilton set for new penalty, will start F1 Brazilian GP from back of grid
Ferrari replaced Hamilton’s entire power unit after FP3 problems, leaving him with a 65-place penalty and a back-of-the-grid start, officials said.
- Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Ferrari replaced his entire power unit, incurring a 65-place penalty.
- Ferrari opted for the complete engine change Saturday after Hamilton reported "smoke in the cockpit" and "strange vibrations" during final practice, exacerbating his initial 10-place grid drop.
- The seven-time world champion joins title rival Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez at the rear of the field, while McLaren driver Lando Norris secured pole position.
- Sunday's race marks Hamilton's 400th grand prix start, though the Ferrari driver faces a difficult challenge navigating the field in expected rain.
- The Brazilian Grand Prix will remain on the calendar until 2035, Formula One confirmed, securing the future of the Interlagos circuit where Hamilton has taken three career victories.
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Lewis Hamilton had to clear up a disagreement at the Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix, then received a starting penalty and his car started to smoke a little.
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