Lewis Hamilton has accepted he is likely to receive a grid penalty this season after receiving his second reprimand of 2016. During Russian GP qualifying, the world champion rejoined the track incorrectly after running wide at Turn Two and was called to see officials following the session.That reprimand followed an incident in Bahrain when he was cautioned for reversing in the pitlane after securing pole. Nico: Means less without LewisDrivers are only allowed three reprimands during the season before receiving a 10-place grid penalty and Hamilton branded his latest rap ridiculous after the race in Sochi, where he finished second behind Nico Rosberg. Hamilton defends Merc issues Brit has defended Mercedes despite more reliability issues Im just aware that theres most likely going to be at least one 10-place penalty in the future because Ive got one more reprimand to go, the world champion said. The last one was bloody ridiculous.Its quite funny. When I was in karting there was one steward, he was just there to make everyones weekend a bad weekend. And Im starting to have reminiscent experiences.Hamilton defends Merc despite reliability issuesFamilies would turn up and spend so much money to be there for weekend. There was one guy - complete a***hole this guy was, I heard hes still there - he was just there to ruin peoples weekend. Im starting to see signs of him.When asked which reprimand he was talking about, Hamilton replied he couldnt remember what the last one was.On being reminded of the two incidents, the Mercedes driver responded: Both of them! Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes team changes arent to blame for poor fortune. Rosberg has started the year with four straight victories to take his winning streak to seven, and has also enjoyed a reliable start to 2016, whereas Hamilton has been dogged by engine issues and first-corner mishaps.In Russia, another failure meant he missed the final phase of qualifying and Mercedes had to fly parts out overnight to ensure he did not start from the pitlane.Drivers have five power units each to last a season, and exceeding that allocation incurs automatic penalties. With 17 grands prix remaining this season, Hamilton is aware of the consequences.Weve got a long way to go with not so many engines, he told Sky F1. So we just need to do a better job.Dont miss the F1 Report for all the analysis of the Russian GP at 8:30pm on Wednesday on Sky Sports F1. Natalie Pinkham is joined in the studio by Sky Sports F1s David Croft and Marc Priestley. Every race live in 2016 Sky Sports F1 brings you every race live in 2016. Fast and easy online upgrade - click here. 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But he failed to take advantage of eight set points after leading the first-set tiebreaker 6-2, and Stepanek survived to convert with his second set point.MUNICH, Germany -- Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone rejected accusations of bribery as he went on trial Thursday in a case that could threaten his grip on the sport, telling a Munich court that he was blackmailed by a German banker who received a disputed $44 million payment. Ecclestone said at the beginning of a four-hour personal statement read out in German by his lawyers that he was "grateful" to be able to give his side of the story -- though he told judges that he would answer questions from the Munich state court through his lawyers, rather than personally. The 83-year-old Ecclestone is charged with bribery and incitement to breach of trust, and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The charges involve a $44 million payment to banker Gerhard Gribkowsky, who is serving an 8 1/2-year sentence for taking the money. Ecclestone appeared in court in a dark three-piece suit and followed the proceedings closely with help from an interpreter whispering into his ear. Prosecutors allege the payment was meant to facilitate the sale of Munich-based bank Bayern LBs stake in Formula One to a buyer of Ecclestones liking. Gribkowsky was in charge of selling that 47 per cent stake in F1 in 2005. Ecclestone testified during Gribkowskys trial in 2011 and Gribkowsky is expected to be the main witness during Ecclestones trial, which is scheduled to last until Sept. 16. Gribkowsky was found guilty of corruption, tax evasion and breach of trust in a trial led by the same judge who is hearing Ecclestones case, Peter Noll. The defence made clear that it will attack Gribkowskys credibility, and Ecclestone said in his statement that the banker didnt tell the truth. In Thursdays statement, Ecclestone reiterated testimony he gave at Gribkowskys trial that he gave the banker the money because he was "blackmailed" and worried Gribkowsky would falsely accuse of him of being in charge of a trust fund set up for the Formula One bosss former wife and their children -- possibly incurring a huge British tax bill.dddddddddddd Ecclestone said that "from todays point of view, it was not a rational decision" to pay Gribkowsky. "I saw my lifes work in danger" if Gribkowsky went to the British tax authorities, he said, adding that he wouldnt have been able to pay the resulting bill. Ecclestone said he had turned over his entire stake in Formula One to his then-wife, Slavica, and their two daughters in 1997 following a series of operations and a health scare that left him worried his wife would face a 40 per cent inheritance tax. He said he ran the day-to-day business of Formula One but hasnt owned any stake in the lucrative series since 1997. Ecclestones lawyers also insisted anew that their client is innocent, saying in a written statement that "the alleged bribe has not occurred." They argued that the indictment is based on statements by Gribkowsky that are "incorrect, misleading and incoherent" and said they would produce new documents at the trial to dispute Gribkowskys assertions. Ecclestone said he thought Gribkowsky wanted out of banking and had been interested in founding his own Formula One team. Ecclestone has stepped down temporarily as a director of F1s holding company pending the outcome of the trial, though he continues to manage the sports commercial operations on behalf of investment fund CVC Capital Partners, which has a controlling stake in the web of companies which run the commercial side of the sport. Ecclestone, who built his powerbase in F1 starting in the 1970s, likely would be unable to remain in charge if convicted -- even if he avoids a prison sentence. The trial will continue May 2. ' ' '