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Alonso, Vandoorne set to start from back of grid

McLaren F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne are both set to start at the back of the grid in the Mexican Grand Prix after landing more grid penalties for taking new Honda power unit elements. Although the size of the penalties has yet to be confirmed, both men implied that they are changing all power unit components, which will mean 35 places. McLaren sees Brazil and Abu Dhabi as more favourable venues than Mexico, and is trying to complete those weekend without further penalties. "Unfortunately I think we'll have to change the engine again, so we will start at the back," said Alonso. "Probably this circuit is not the perfect one for our package anyways, so we...
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