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Newcomers hopeful rain can improve their fortunes

It's not often that drivers hope for rain during a Formula 1 race. For the five struggling newcomers this season, however, wet weather in Belgium on Sunday could be seen as an advantage. Max Chilton, Giedo van der Garde, Jules Bianchi, Esteban Gutierrez and Valtteri Bottas have yet to score a point in their first year on the circuit. Rain is forecast for Sunday and that, coupled with the unpredictable nature of the 7.004-kilometre (4.352-mile) track at Spa, could help those at the back of the grid. 'Obviously when it's raining I think it's better for us because it's like kind of crazy races so we have more chance to finish in the front,' said Bianchi, who drives for the Marussia team. 'I...
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