Norris Takes Hit for Reliability Boost | F1 News

Lando Norris faces a ten-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix after McLaren installs a new Mercedes power unit — exceeding the allowed unit count — to ensure maximum reliability for the rest of the season. The team chose Spa-Francorchamps, known for its overtaking opportunities, to minimize the penalty’s impact. This move follows Mercedes’ latest reliability upgrades, which McLaren is now deploying across their fleet, even though rivals like Alpine and Williams got the upgrade earlier. While the penalty hurts Norris’s race start, McLaren’s strategy prioritizes long-term consistency and performance, trusting his skill to claw back positions on the track. 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/f3dd4753aa142011