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Penalty for changing gearbox after 6 races

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Hi,

In career mode I finished six races on a single gearbox. It showed six races completed. After the sixth race I changed to a new gearbox. The usual text box popped up, saying I would get a penalty if the mandatory six races hadn't been completed. Since they were, I figured I wouldn't get a penalty. But the next race (Spa, my favourite) I qualified 5th, but had to start from P10. So I did get the 5 place grid penalty for changing the gearbox. 

Some more details: I completed the six races on my 3rd gearbox. The first two haven't completed six races because they were too worn after fewer races (I didn't have the durability upgrades yet while using them). But that shouldn't matter right? I thought the rule is: After six races free gearbox change. 

Also: Is there any place to see which penalties will be applied to the starting grid (my own penalties AND those of the other racers. It could be wise to change a box during the same weekend as my rivals do. In real life it happens like this as well. Look at Monza: Everyone knows who is going to get a penalty. 

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if you did it right after the race on your 6th race weekend you'll get penalty you need to change it at the start of the 7 race weekend or you'll still get a penalty.

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if you did it right after the race on your 6th race weekend you'll get penalty you need to change it at the start of the 7 race weekend or you'll still get a penalty.
Thanks for clarifying. Would've been nice if the UI would let you know that. It already shows 6/6 after the race. 

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