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Alonso to join Hamilton at back of the grid in Belgium

Fernando Alonso will start the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix near the back of the grid after the Spaniard’s McLaren team replaced his power-unit with a fresh one following Friday’s opening practice session. The double world champion and his team mate Jenson Button switched to the fifth of their permitted five power units heading into the weekend with engine-supplier Honda introducing an updated version. But Alonso’s sprung a water leak during Friday morning’s 90-minute practice session, limiting him to just three laps with no time on the board. The new power unit, which will cost Alonso 35 places on the grid, is of the same updated specification Honda has introduced this weekend....
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