Renault confirm Nico Hulkenberg's Austria grid penalty

Nico Hulkenberg

Renault confirm Hulkenberg's Austria grid penalty

A new engine for the German.

Matthew Scott

Saturday 29 June 2019 10:41

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Renault have confirmed that Nico Hulkenberg will serve a five-place grid penalty at the Austrian Grand Prix, as he has been fitted with a new Internal Combustion Engine (ICE).

Hulkenberg's team-mate Daniel Ricciardo took the upgraded engine at Paul Ricard last week, but the German was not given it as Renault wanted to avoid a grid drop in their home race.

Hulkenberg finished eighth in France, gaining a place post-race after Ricciardo was penalised for off-track passes on Lando Norris and Kimi Raikkonen, dropping from seventh to 11th.

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The Red Bull Ring also sees Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz take grid penalties for entirely new power units, they will both drop t the bac of the grid.

However, Hulkenberg's sanction – for using his fifth ICE of 2019 – is less severe, as he will not take additional parts.

NEWS ?: Nico will take the new Spec B ICE today. This will result in a five place grid penalty as it’s the fifth element used so far this year. #RSspirit #AustrianGP pic.twitter.com/L4Ikgw7DaE
— Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) June 29, 2019

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