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Bottas poised for five-place grid penalty
– Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas is poised for a five-place grid penalty at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, with a new gearbox to be fitted to his W08.Bottas has endured a difficult string of races since Formula 1's summer break, with Mercedes chief Toto Wolff commenting that addressing the Finn's form is a "priority" for Mercedes.However, a document issued on Friday evening confirmed that Bottas has taken on a new gearbox.Drivers must use the same gearbox for six consecutive events, unless they retire from the previous race, and as a result Bottas is set to receive a five-place grid penalty.Bottas finished fifth quickest during the dry-weather opening practice session at...
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