Grid penalty for Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton’s nightmare Japanese Grand Prix weekend hit another trough today when it was confirmed he would receive a five-place grid penalty in tomorrow’s race.

Lewis Hamilton’s nightmare Japanese Grand Prix weekend hit another trough today when it was confirmed he would receive a five-place grid penalty in tomorrow’s race.

The McLaren driver suffered an oil pressure problem this afternoon which forced his team to change his gearbox, triggering the penalty.

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