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Norris Hit With Belgian GP Grid Penalty
16 Jul
Summary
- Lando Norris receives a 10-place grid penalty for the Belgian Grand Prix.
- This penalty is due to McLaren fitting a fourth power electronics unit on his car.
- McLaren chose Spa for the penalty due to its overtaking opportunities.
Lando Norris faces a significant setback for the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix, having been issued a 10-place grid penalty. McLaren has installed a fourth power electronics unit on his Formula 1 car, exceeding the regulated limit of three for the 2026 season. This action stems from earlier reliability problems with the initial units, including failures at the Chinese and Monaco Grands Prix.
McLaren explained that the Belgian Grand Prix was strategically chosen for this penalty due to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit's characteristics, which offer more overtaking opportunities. This decision aims to give Norris a better chance to recover positions. The team hopes this fourth unit will last them until the end of the season, avoiding further penalties.
Norris, currently fifth in the drivers' standings, experienced a mixed 2026 season. Despite a recent strong performance, his potential starting position at Spa, even with pole position in qualifying, is capped at tenth place.
