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Button set for 25-place grid penalty

Jenson Button will take a 25-place grid penalty for this Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix, after McLaren changed several power unit elements. The Englishman was braced for a penalty after Friday's two practice sessions. He enjoyed a productive FP1, but lost track time in second practice after an ignition plug issue. Following an engineering meeting, McLaren opted to change Button's full power unit assembly. This means a 25-place penalty for the 2009 world champion. Like the last round in Canada, where several power unit components were changed, Button will not be able to take the full penalty. Because of this, he looks set to be handed a pit penalty in the race – most likely a...
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