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Hülkenberg set for five-place grid penalty

– Nico Hülkenberg is set to drop five places on the grid from wherever he qualifies due to an unscheduled gearbox change at the Hungarian Grand Prix.An FIA document issued on Friday evening confirmed that Renault has fitted a new gearbox to Hülkenberg's car, before the mandatory six events had passed.As a result, Hülkenberg will be demoted five positions on the grid at the Hungaroring, with stewards set to officially confirm the sanction when they reconvene on Saturday.Hülkenberg finished in sixth position at the preceding event in Britain and set the seventh best time during the second session in Hungary, as the lead midfield runner.
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