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Three drivers hit with grid penalties as F1 returns to Malaysia
Original: Three drivers facing grid penalties for F1's Malaysia return
Formula 1 is preparing for its return to Malaysia, and three drivers are set to start the race with grid penalties already applied. The penalties mean those drivers will drop positions on the starting grid regardless of qualifying pace. The sport's return to Sepang has drawn attention, and the prospect of a disrupted grid adds an extra talking point ahead of the race weekend.
Why now: Formula 1's return to Malaysia is a major calendar story, and grid penalties give fans an immediate storyline to discuss before the race.
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