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Wolff reveals there is more to Bottas' engine change
Article To news overview © Mercedes Valtteri Bottas took on a completely new power unit ahead of Friday qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix, and Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff admits the move wasn't simply a strategic one. Earlier in the day, Wolff indicated that Mercedes were considering taking engine penalties at Monza, with the team ultimately deciding to give Bottas a fourth engine of the season. The move allows Bottas to start Saturday's Sprint Qualifying from the front, as the grid penalty will only apply to the Grand Prix itself, but Wolff revealed that the decision was made due to some concerns over the power unit. "We had a little bit of a worry. We wouldn't have taken...
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