Norris to have 10-place grid penalty in Belgium
Summary
McLaren’s driver Lando Norris will start 10 places lower than where he qualifies at the Belgian Grand Prix because his team is using a new engine part that is not allowed without a penalty. This change is to improve reliability after several problems with the current parts this season. McLaren hopes this penalty will have less impact at Belgium because the track makes it easier to overtake other cars.Key Facts
- Lando Norris will receive a 10-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix for using a new power electronics unit.
- The power electronics unit controls the car’s battery and has caused reliability problems this season.
- Norris is using his fourth power electronics unit, which is one more than allowed without a penalty.
- McLaren chose to take the penalty at Belgium because overtaking is easier there compared to upcoming races.
- The team plans to use this new power unit for the rest of the season to reduce future penalties.
- McLaren also plans to bring a new rear wing for better performance on the Spa-Francorchamps track.
- Red Bull has reverted to a standard rear wing design after crashes caused by their earlier version.
- Norris is currently fifth in the drivers’ championship, 82 points behind the leader Kimi Antonelli.
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