Valtteri Bottas

Mercedes confirm Abu Dhabi grid drop for Bottas

Matthew Scott Thursday 28 November 2019 11:00

Valtteri Bottas will start the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the back of the grid, with Mercedes having introduced new engine parts for the 2019 season-closer.

Bottas will take a new engine, turbo and MGU-H at the Yas Marina Circuit.

The Finn retired from the Brazilian GP last time out with an engine problem - his first mechanical retirement of 2019.

NEWS: @ValtteriBottas will take a fresh Power Unit for this weekend’s #AbuDhabiGP

As a result, he’ll take a penalty and will start from the back of the grid.

Looks like we’ve got some passing to do on Sunday, VB! 👊 pic.twitter.com/DHG7idmVns
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) November 28, 2019

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Mercedes confirm Abu Dhabi grid drop for Bottas

Mercedes confirm Abu Dhabi grid drop for Bottas