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Red Bull, Force India, Bottas face grid threat

Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Nico Hulkenberg and Valtteri Bottas could be sent towards the back of the Hungarian Grand Prix grid over the 107 percent rule. The FIA stewards are currently debating an interpretation of the F1 regulations that in theory could mean all five drivers lose their current grid slots. The issue is a regulation that refers to Q1 and the failure to set a time within 107 percent of the fastest lap. The regulation says: "During Q1, any driver whose best qualifying lap exceeds 107 percent of the fastest time set during that session, or who fails to set a time, will not be allowed to take part in the race. Under exceptional circumstances however,...
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