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Daniel Moxon

Lewis Hamilton to start Italian GP from 'back of grid' as Mercedes opt for new engine

Lewis Hamilton is set to start from the back of the grid at the Italian Grand Prix.

The Brit comes into the event after a heartbreaking finish to last weekend's race, where he fell out of the podium spots over the course of the final 10 laps. But before that ending, he had been in contention for the victory for the first time all season.

But his task of repeating the trick has been made all the more difficult at Monza. Mercedes have confirmed that they plan to give the Brit new engine components that would take him beyond the allowed amount during a season, incurring a grid penalty.

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