Lewis Hamilton

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Lewis Hamilton's Pit Lane Predicament: Racing from the Back!

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Lewis Hamilton's engine woes send him to the pit lane in Baku for the Azerbaijan GP! Will he turn the tables?

In a surprising turn of events, the seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton is all set to start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane. Despite qualifying in a respectable seventh position, Hamilton's team, Mercedes, found themselves in a sticky situation due to engine troubles. The FIA confirmed that Hamilton would be using his fifth engine of the season, pushing him to the back of the grid and forcing him to overtake if he hopes to podium in Baku. What a wild ride this is shaping up to be!

Hamilton's mechanic magic doesn’t stop there! Alongside engine changes, the Silver Arrows team has also adjusted aspects of Hamilton's suspension, adding yet another layer of challenge to the already high-stakes competition. Hamilton’s journey on the Baku streets is sure to be thrilling, with his innate racing prowess matched against the fierce competition he faces. One has to wonder if Hamilton can weave through the pack like a master seamstress piecing together a quilt!

The pit-lane predicament is shared by Alpine's Esteban Ocon, who has also been stung by the penalty bug. Both drivers will be fighting from the back of the pack, but will this create a gripping race of underdog comebacks? Fans of speed and strategy are licking their lips in anticipation!

As race day unfolds, all eyes will be on Hamilton to see if he can work his magic once again. It’s worth noting that historically, starting from the pit lane is a true test of both a driver’s skill and their team's strategy. Will Hamilton turn the pressure into performance and orchestrate a masterpiece on the circuit?

Strap in tight, folks, because Lewis Hamilton's career is full of come-from-behind victories, and the Azerbaijan GP could just add another chapter to this legendary tale. Fun fact: did you know that Baku has the longest straight in Formula 1, measuring about 2.2 km? It could be a perfect playground for overtaking! Buckle up as we gear up for some epic racing action!

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Lewis Hamilton to start Azerbaijan GP from pit lane after Mercedes ... (Meath Chronicle)

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Lewis Hamilton set for Azerbaijan GP pit-lane start after significant ... (PlanetF1)

Lewis Hamilton had qualified seventh in Baku, but a fresh engine and suspension changes will see him needing to overtake on Sunday.

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Lewis Hamilton and Esteban Ocon to start Azerbaijan Grand Prix ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Mercedes driver Hamilton had qualified for the race in seventh on Saturday but has now installed a fifth Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) of the season on his ...

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Lewis Hamilton to start Azerbaijan GP from the pit lane after ... (Post Register)

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane after changing his engine and ...

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Lewis Hamilton handed Azerbaijan GP penalty before race starts ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix from the pit lane despite finishing seventh for Mercedes in ...

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Azerbaijan GP Update: Hamilton and Ocon to start from pit lane (Grand Prix 247)

Mercedes changed the PU in Lewis Hamilton's car, and will now join Alpine's Esteban Ocon for pit lane start at Azerbaijan GP Baku.

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