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Hamilton takes new MGU-K as Mercedes plays it safe

Lewis Hamilton received a new-spec MGU-K element to kick off the British Grand Prix weekend, with Mercedes insisting the change is a precautionary measure. Mercedes was initially planning to change the component at next weekend's 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone, but decided to bring forward the change to ensure a better level of reliability and after "anomalies" were observed in Hungary. Hamilton: F1 hiatus instilled 'new energy' to prolong career All other Mercedes-powered drivers - including Hamilton's teammate Valtteri Bottas - will receive the updated Motor Generator Unit - Kinetic at next week's round at Silverstone. "It's a precautionary change one race...
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