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Hamilton set for five-place grid penalty

– Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton is set to receive a five-place grid penalty at the Austrian Grand Prix, due to an unscheduled gearbox change, which was confirmed by governing body the FIA on Friday evening.Hamilton led the way during both practice sessions at the Red Bull Ring but a document issued by the FIA on Friday evening outlined the change.Drivers must use a gearbox for six consecutive events, though are permitted a new gearbox should they retire from the preceding race.As Hamilton's gearbox has been replaced before the six consecutive events expired, with the Briton reaching the finish in Azerbaijan, Technical Delegate Jo Bauer has referred the matter to the...
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