Kubica grid penalty confirmed for Russian GP

Robert Kubica was perhaps expected to start the Russian Grand Prix low down the field, but taking a new power unit has confirmed he will remain at the back of the grid.

Williams have taken a new Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), turbocharger and MGU-H in Sochi - the fourth Kubica has used all season for each element.

It means he will serve enough penalties to send him to the back of the grid regardless of qualifying performance.

Toro Rosso's Daniil Kvyat joins Kubica at the back of the grid after taking a new Honda power unit, while his team-mate Pierre Gasly and Red Bull pair Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon have five-place penalties for taking new ICEs.

Kubica was slowest in first free practice in Sochi, with Kvyat in 19th after suffering a power failure early in the session.

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