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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Senna given grid penalty for gearbox change


SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Bruno Senna has been given a five-place grid penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix after his Williams team changed his gearbox ahead of Sunday's race.

The Brazilian, who damaged the gearbox when he hit a wall in qualifying on Saturday, will now start 22nd on the grid for the 14th race of the Formula One season.

Williams Formula One driver Bruno Senna of Brazil leaves the track after crashing his car during the second practice session of the British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone, central England, July 6, 2012. REUTERS/Chris HelgrenWilliams Formula One driver Bruno Senna of Brazil leaves the track after crashing his car during the second practice session of the British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone, central England, July 6, 2012. REUTERS/Chris Helgren

Senna's team mate, Pastor Maldonado, will start second on the grid alongside McLaren's Lewis Hamilton.

(Reporting by Peter Rutherford; Editing by Clare Fallon)

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