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FIA issue instruction to impound Hamilton's rear wing

Article To news overview © Mercedes The contentious rear wing at the heart of F1's latest controversy has been impounded by the stewards at Interlagos, ahead of this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton finished qualifying as fastest man, and is set to start Saturday's Sprint Qualifying race from top spot. However, his rear wing became the focus of a technical investigation after qualifying, when it was found that his DRS (Drag Reduction System) appeared to open more than the permitted 85 millimetres. After a lengthy investigation, the FIA have adjourned their hearing until Saturday morning at Interlagos and, as a result, have ordered the impounding of Hamilton's rear wing....
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