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Racing Point Happy Despite Poor Luck in Austrian Grand Prix

BWT Racing Point F1 Team was in the fight for a podium at Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix, but sadly they saw it slip through their fingers. After Lewis Hamilton was handed a five second time penalty for a collision with Alexander Albon in turn four on lap 61, Sergio Perez was in place to get a podium, however the Mexican had to fend of cars with fresher tyres that pitted under the safety car. He was also handed a five second time penalty for speeding in the pit lane.  Luckily, a points paying finish was still on the cards for Perez however, as he finished in sixth, the same position he started the race in, to bring home eight points.  Post-race, Perez lamented the poor luck the...
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