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FIA hand Verstappen MASSIVE penalty for Belgian Grand Prix

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FIA hand Verstappen MASSIVE penalty for Belgian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen will serve a penalty at Spa

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Max Verstappen will serve a 10-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix after receiving changes to his power unit.

The Dutchman has exceeded his allowance of four internal combustion engines for the season, and has been given a penalty for using a fifth.

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In addition to a new ICE, Verstappen will also use a new exhaust system, his sixth out of an eight part allowance.

RB's Yuki Tsunoda will also receive a penalty for making a full suite of engine changes, and will start the Belgian GP at the back of the grid.

Max Verstappen's penalty comes after a P5 finish in Hungary
Max Verstappen's penalty comes after a P5 finish in Hungary

Why have Red Bull made changes in Spa?

The three-time world champion pulled off an impressive fight-back from P14 to first at the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix, a feat he will be hoping to replicate this year.

READ MORE: Mercedes F1 set for SURPRISE partnership with rival team

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