Hamilton takes gearbox change penalty
May 23, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Hamilton takes gearbox change penalty
2008 Monaco Grand Prix winner looked to be a contender for a start on the front two rows of the grid, but it all went wrong for the defending champion this afternoon as he made an error in qualifying whilst running seventh in the first round of qualifying.
Locking his rear brakes on entry to the Mirabeau right hander, the McLaren Mercedes slewed sideway and the left rear of the MP4-24 made heavy contact with the tyre barrier. The red flag flew to recover the crippled McLaren.
Hamilton was soon bumped down to 16th as qualifying resumed, but following the one hour session, it emerged that the car not only sustained left rear suspension damage, but also required a new gearbox.
Hamilton therefore incurs a gearbox change penalty and drops down to the back of the field behind the struggling BMW Sauber and Toyota teams.
Earl ALEXANDER
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Locking his rear brakes on entry to the Mirabeau right hander, the McLaren Mercedes slewed sideway and the left rear of the MP4-24 made heavy contact with the tyre barrier. The red flag flew to recover the crippled McLaren.
Hamilton was soon bumped down to 16th as qualifying resumed, but following the one hour session, it emerged that the car not only sustained left rear suspension damage, but also required a new gearbox.
Hamilton therefore incurs a gearbox change penalty and drops down to the back of the field behind the struggling BMW Sauber and Toyota teams.
Earl ALEXANDER
© CAPSIS International
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