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Sergio Perez set for five-place grid penalty due to gearbox change

Racing Point driver Sergio Perez is to drop five places on the grid at the Singapore Grand Prix after taking on a new gearbox. Perez clipped the wall during the final practice session at Marina Bay on Saturday evening, causing damage to the rear-right of his RP19. Perez was able to recover to the pit lane but Racing Point has been forced to equip his car with a fresh gearbox. As the change has happened before the six consecutive events rule has expired Perez is set to receive a five-place penalty. Racing Point, which is running a new front wing this weekend, has not figured towards the front of the midfield.
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