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F1: Vettel admits skipping qualifying ‘very likely’

Sebastian Vettel says it is “very likely” he will start from the pit lane and miss qualifying at this weekend's United States Grand Prix. Having had numerous reliability issues earlier in the season, Vettel is likely to need a sixth power unit. Changing one component would result in a ten-place grid penalty, but changing every part requires Vettel to start from the pit lane and he said the regulations mean there is little point in putting extra mileage on the car in qualifying. “I think it's to be confirmed, but, yes, we have to get an extra engine at some stage this year and very likely at this event here,” Vettel said. “Obviously we had quite a bad first half of the season in...
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