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Lewis Hamilton Might Lose 20 Grid Places in Belgium Race

Giancarlo Perlas August 24, 2016

Lewis Hamilton is in danger of losing his score-advantage over his teammate Nico Rosberg this Sunday’s Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix. The reigning F1 world champion will likely suffer at least a 20-grid penalty in the race. According to BBC, Hamilton already exceeded the use of some of his allowable engine tokens for the season. Due to the continuous engine-related woes he has been encountering, new components have to be installed in his Silver Arrow’s power unit. The source said F1 drivers are only allowed to use a maximum of five out of the six parts of an engine. Going beyond that would mean a grid penalty. So far, Hamilton used up… Continue Reading »

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Lewis Hamilton Wins the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix

Giancarlo Perlas August 23, 2015

Formula One team Mercedes-AMG Petronas is back in its winning ways. In the recently-concluded Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton once again grabbed the win while his teammate Nico Rosberg took the second place. It should be noted that Hamilton finished 1:23:40.387. Rosberg crossed the checkered flag at 1:23:42.445. Mercedes began the race with a lockdown in the first and second pole positions. These spots gave its drivers their much-needed advantage at the start of the event. However, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel was looking to challenge Hamilton and Rosberg once more in the early going by gaining on them from the third place. Unfortunately, the former champ experienced tire problems later, pushing his position behind in the… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes: Rosberg fined and punished for Belgian GP incident

Ryan Joseph Ramos August 30, 2014

According to an official statement from Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team, Nico Rosberg has been reprimanded for making contact with Lewis Hamilton’s car during the last race in Belgium. The feud between the Mercedes drivers have gone from tolerable to very public and outright disastrous, coming to a head during the Belgian Grand Prix a weekend ago when Rosberg made contact with Hamilton’s car, sending the Brit limping off to the pits thanks to an unfortunate puncture in his rear tyre and to an eventual race retirement. Here is an excerpt from the official, if vague, statement issued by Mercedes, which you can find here in full: Suitable disciplinary measures have been taken… Continue Reading »

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