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Damage and DRS issues force Raikkonen's Spa retirement

Belgian Grand Prix – Kimi Raikkonen's luckless Belgian Grand Prix weekend ended early due to excessive damage from the opening lap contact. Despite not being directly involved in the opening lap collision between Nico Hulkenberg, Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc, the Ferrari driver was the recipient of a knock-on effect of the crash. Alonso's airborne McLaren struck the rear wing of Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo, which in turn was a factor in Ricciardo's tangle with Raikkonen. The impact from Alonso's car sent the Red Bull into the rear of Raikkonen's car, meaning the Finn suffered a right-rear puncture and was forced to pit. Rejoining the race down the order, Raikkonen struggled...
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