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Bottas gets 'precautionary' engine change at Mercedes
Before the British Grand Prix weekend kicks off, Mercedes has opted to change the power unit on Valtteri Bottas' W09 as a matter of precaution after the Finn's retirement in Austria. Bottas was hit with a hydraulic issue after 13 laps in last Sunday's race at the Red Bull Ring. The Mercedes squad has investigated and identified the issue but has nevertheless decided to allocate a new engine to the Finn, his third this season. Hamilton ready to roll if England reaches World Cup final! "Valtteri will take a third PU this weekend. This is a precaution after we suffered high temps on his second PU from heat soak following the retirement in Austria," a Mercedes spokesperson said....
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