Rumors about a change of engine for Hamilton
Several rumors are circulating in the paddock about an engine change for Hamilton at the São Paulo Grand Prix. In the midst of the title race, grid penalties could severely handicap the British driver in the final sprint of the championship.
While Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes were discussing the possibility of avoiding any engine changes before the end of the season last week, the São Paulo Grand Prix reopens the debate. Helmut Marko, advisor at Red Bull, fuels speculation about a penalty for Hamilton.
If rumors are to be believed, a grid penalty for Hamilton due to an engine change will follow. », the Austrian told RTL Germany.
The latter was himself convinced, last week, that Hamilton had no choice but to take a new engine before the end of the season in Abu Dhabi. But this time, the famous rumor does not come out of nowhere. This rumor is mentioned by Julianne Cerasoli, a Brazilian F1 journalist working for the media Brazilian UOL. She claims on Twitter that Hamilton will not escape the engine penalty.
« Hamilton will replace his combustion engine at Interlagos. Mercedes thought they had solved the problem, but noticed a drop in water pressure during the race in Mexico.
So true or false? One thing is certain, the rumors about a change of engine for Lewis Hamilton are far from over.
