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Hamilton excited about starting Belgian GP from back of grid

Hamilton took a 15-place grid penalty in Friday's morning practice session for having changed too many engine parts this season, and was then handed a further 15-place penalty following another component change in the afternoon. A repeat win is a long shot — even for Hamilton — but since Spa is the longest track in F1 at 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) and is very fast, it should help him pick up valuable points. Hamilton and Rosberg were slower during the afternoon session because they ran on harder medium tires, getting an indication of durability in the event it's the main tire on Sunday if the scorching weather continues. [...] temperatures hit 35 degrees Celsius (95 F) in the afternoon, having reached 25 C (77 F) for the first practice at 10 a.m. Some also wore a protective halo device designed to reduce the risk of head injuries, following the deaths of F1 driver Jules Bianchi and British IndyCar driver Justin Wilson last year. Pirelli, the Italian manufacturer, is testing tires to try and add more protection for drivers from impacts with kerbs and track debris. The unexpected glorious weather saw fans arriving in droves, including a large group of Dutch to cheer on Verstappen, tipped as F1's next big star and the youngest driver to win a race.

 

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