Engine Penalties Send Drivers to Back of Grid | F1 News

Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar is set to start dead last at the Belgian Grand Prix after hitting the engine penalty limit—his fifth engine, turbo, and exhaust this season. Despite expecting a 22nd-place start, Hadjar’s optimistic about Spa’s potential for overtaking and his car’s race pace. He’s not alone: Lando Norris faces a grid drop for his fifth battery, while Lance Stroll gets a 10-spot penalty for a new electric motor—already expected to be near the back. Max Verstappen avoids penalties with only two engines used, while Aston Martin also makes component swaps. This season’s engine strategy game is tougher than ever, balancing performance with penalty avoidance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e11a7f797fb79f19