Pilot “Red Bull » Max Verstappen received a five-place penalty at the start of the Brazilian Grand Prix race, according to the Formula 1 website.
The three-time champion and leader of the current season was fined for replacing the internal combustion engine (one of the elements of the power plant). This is the sixth engine in Verstappen’s car, with four permitted during the championship. Red Bull exceeded this limit with the Dutch driver’s car during the Belgian Grand Prix at the end of July. Then Verstappen received a 10-place penalty and, after winning qualifying, started from 11th position.
Verstappen has 362 points. Second in the individual standings is McLaren driver Lando Norris (315). There are four stages left before the end of the championship (including Brazil).
The race at the Sao Paulo circuit will take place on Sunday.
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Source : MatchTV
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