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Vettel confirms: grid penalty due to new Mercedes engine

Sebastian Vettel will have to drive from the back of the grid to finish in the points during the United States Grand Prix. The Aston Martin-driver will be put several places back after the qualification because of an engine change. That was confirmed by the four times world champion on Thursday at the press conference. "We are going to have a difficult weekend, we are changing the engine and therefore we will have to take a penalty," Vettel told Autosport. com and others . Still, the German is confident of an enjoyable weekend. "I think we can be strong here. How strong? We'll see." More soon... Video player More videos
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