Hamilton without spare parts as Verstappen nears engine limit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 5:43 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Lewis Hamilton starts on the front row of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia without any spare power unit components. Max Verstappen, also on the front row, has only one spare part available. Both drivers are one replacement away from facing grid penalties, as they approach limits set for this season's power unit components. Ferrari has also reached limits with both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Ten drivers in total are exceeding the limits in at least one power unit category, which could impact championship standings as penalties loom.
- •Hamilton has no spare power unit components left.
- •Verstappen has one spare part remaining.
- •Ferrari's Leclerc reached limits on all power unit categories.
- •Ten drivers are over the limit for engine parts.
- •Penalties could affect championship standings.
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Hamilton has no engine parts left to spare as front-row rival Verstappen nears the same limit
"Lewis Hamilton lines up on the front row of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia without a single spare power unit component, according to the FIA's latest usage rundown. Pole-sitter Max Verstappen has just one part left in hand.
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