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Verstappen and Hamilton get new gearboxes in Saudi Arabia

Article To news overview © Getty Images/Red Bull Contentpool Both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are heading off the possibility of a gearbox failure costing them their World Championship chances, as the title rivals have each fitted their cars with fresh units. Both are in sync on their gearbox life as a result of their collision at the Italian Grand Prix. This triggered new gearboxes for the Russian Grand Prix, and they have completed the six required consecutive Grands Prix since. As a result, Verstappen and Hamilton can make the change for this weekend's race without taking any grid penalties.
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