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Upgrade dilemma for Mercedes?

Lewis Hamilton’s engine stockpile could cause a headache for Mercedes should they decide to use their remaining engine tokens. The Championship leader started from the back of the grid last time out in Belgium after taking numerous engine penalties after he exceeded the five power units allocated for the season. While Mercedes took full advantage of the penalties by ensuring that Hamilton has three of the Spa-specification engines available for the rest of the season, it could provide them with a dilemma if they use their remaining six tokens. Nico Rosberg has one of the Spa engines, but can make use of another engine later in the season without being hit by a penalty. Speaking to...
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