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Mercedes admits engine update was risky
Toto Wolff admits the decision to introduce an updated Mercedes power unit ahead of the Italian Grand Prix was a 'risky call' as Nico Rosberg saw his hopes of winning this year's Formula 1 world title take a huge blow due to reliability problems. Mercedes spent all seven of its remaining in-season development 'tokens' by giving Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton the chance to use an upgraded power unit in Monza as the team sought an opportunity to get a head-start on its programme for the 2016 season. However, a fundamental issue with the cooling system led to a leak that 'contaminated' Rosberg's new power unit, forcing the team to revert him back to his 'old' specification engine for qualifying...
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