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Lewis Hamilton F1 grid penalties explained: Why he starts ahead of Max Verstappen

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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen both faced grid penalties at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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Complex FIA rules dictate how multiple back-of-grid penalties are sorted.

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The exact timing of official team submissions and component changes determines the final starting order.

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