Isack Hadjar set for grid penalty at Belgian Grand Prix
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:54 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Isack Hadjar, driving for Red Bull, will start the Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid due to an engine change. He has received his fifth power unit of the season, which includes an internal combustion engine, turbocharger, and exhaust system, exceeding the maximum allowance of four. As a result, his grid penalty will be converted to a back-row start. The race is scheduled for this weekend, providing Hadjar an opportunity to recover during the event.
- •Isack Hadjar drives for Red Bull in F1
- •Grid penalty due to fifth power unit of 2026
- •Penalties convert to back of the grid start
- •Belgian Grand Prix scheduled for this weekend
- 5:14 PMESPN F1 — Hadjar gets back-of-grid Belgian GP penalty
- 1:01 PMAutosport — Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change
- 12:54 PMMotorsport.com — Isack Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change
"Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar is set to start this weekend's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking a his fifth power unit of 2026. Hadjar has been given his fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger and exhaust system, exceeding his season's maximum allowance of four. Given the number of grid spots Hadjar would lose exceeds 15, his penalty is converted ...Keep reading
"Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar is set to start this weekend's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking a his fifth power unit of 2026. Hadjar has been given his fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger and exhaust system, exceeding his season's maximum allowance of four. Given the number of grid spots Hadjar would lose exceeds 15, his penalty is converted ...Keep reading
"Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will start the Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after he received a penalty for exceeding his car's season-long quota for multiple power unit components.
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External links- ESPN F1Jul 17, 2026, 5:14 PMHadjar gets back-of-grid Belgian GP penalty
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will start the Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after he received a penalty for exceeding his car's season-long quota for multiple power unit components.
- AutosportJul 17, 2026, 1:01 PMHadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar is set to start this weekend's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking a his fifth power unit of 2026. Hadjar has been given his fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger and exhaust system, exceeding his season's maximum allowance of four. Given the number of grid spots Hadjar would lose exceeds 15, his penalty is converted ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 17, 2026, 12:54 PMIsack Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar is set to start this weekend's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking a his fifth power unit of 2026. Hadjar has been given his fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger and exhaust system, exceeding his season's maximum allowance of four. Given the number of grid spots Hadjar would lose exceeds 15, his penalty is converted ...Keep reading
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