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Hamilton permitted to change flat-spotted tyre

Lewis Hamilton will be handed a replacement left front supersoft Pirelli for Sunday's European GP after flat-spotting his tyre in Q2. Hamilton had a torrid time in Saturday's qualifying as he struggled to put in a clean lap at the new Baku street circuit. He eventually finished P10 after smacking the wall in Q3. However his troubles could have been compounded by flat-spotting his Q2 tyres as, according to Article 34.4g, the drivers must start the grand prix on the tyres they used to set their fastest time in Q2. There is, however, discretion for those who have damaged their tyres. Article 24.4 (g) of the Sporting Regulations states: “Any such tyres damaged during Q2 will be inspected...
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