F1: 10-place penalty for the Ferraris, Verstappen at the back of the grid
Quick Look
- Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will suffer 10 grid penalties at Interlagos due to internal combustion gearboxes.
- Max Verstappen will start from the bottom due to exceeding the limits on the engine, turbo and exhaust.
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Why It Matters
The teams have exceeded the maximum number of mechanical components allowed by the seasonal regulations.
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The two Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will start with a 10-place penalty in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. The decision is due to the endothermic gearbox on both cars, which exceeded the seasonal limit of permitted replacements.
Red Bull, meanwhile, also exceeded the permitted limits for the internal combustion engine (ICE), turbocharger and exhaust system on Max Verstappen's car, incurring a penalty that will force it to start from the back of the grid.
Open Questions
- What will be the final impact on the Grand Prix standings?
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This article was originally published by ANSA Sport.
