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F1 commentator reveals the possible cause of Mercedes engine problem

Olav Mol has shared more information about the Mercedes engine problems prior to qualifying. Valtteri Bottas has now put in his sixth combustion engine and it's not out of luxury. It took Mercedes a while to identify the problem, but Mol knows it is probably to do with the pneumatic valves. In the preview on Ziggo Sport, the F1 commentator says: "At Mercedes they are shouting, 'No, it's different, we have another problem with the pneumatic valves. I heard that from Karun Chandhok. He said to me that he knows someone who works on those engines at the factory. That seems to be the problem." Read more Horner explains Red Bull decision: 'Hairline crack found in car Verstappen'...
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