Lewis Hamilton to start Azerbaijan GP from pit lane after Mercedes engine change

Lewis Hamilton will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane after Mercedes fitted a new engine ahead of the race.

The seven-time world champion qualified seventh on Saturday but the FIA confirmed that Hamilton has been given his fifth engine of the season – exceeding the allotted four.

Mercedes have also made changes to the suspension of Hamilton’s car and he will be joined in the pit lane by Alpine’s Esteban Ocon, who has also been given a new engine.

Hamilton’s grid penalty promotes title hopeful Lando Norris to 15th. The McLaren driver was eliminated from the first part of qualifying on Saturday, blaming yellow flags on the exit of the final turn for him being unable to post a fast enough time.

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Published on 14-09-2024 19:01 CEThttps://t.co/LsLgqm2YPo#F1 #Formula1 #FIA #AzerbaijanGP