Lewis Hamilton will begin the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on the again of the grid after being compelled to alter the facility unit on his Ferrari.
The Briton was already condemned to a 10-place grid penalty at Interlagos after his fifth inner combustion engine change of the season, and took to the monitor in FP3 with the brand new part bolted in.
However in the course of the session, Hamilton complained of engine points in addition to smoke in his cockpit, and duly boxed the SF-26 consequently.
After investigation from the Scuderia, it has been determined that the facility unit should be utterly modified, and subsequently will likely be left to work his means via the pack tomorrow.
Ferrari has confirmed that Hamilton will likely be collaborating in qualifying, however the participation will merely act as an prolonged check session.
Teammate Charles Leclerc, with whom he continues to be at variance after their controversial conflict in Mexico Metropolis final week, can even take a 10-place penalty after additionally altering his ICE part.
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