Lando Norris faces grid drop at Belgian GP for engine changes
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Lando Norris of McLaren is set to receive a 10-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend. This follows the team's decision to install new Mercedes F1 power unit components due to previous reliability issues. Norris's adjustments arrive as he has already utilized his third and final engine set this season. The move comes as he attempts to address performance concerns ahead of the race.
- •Norris will drop 10 places on the starting grid.
- •McLaren is installing new Mercedes F1 power unit parts.
- •This penalty is due to previous engine reliability issues.
- •Norris is on his final set of engine components this season.
- •The Belgian GP will take place at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend.
- 11:43 AMThe Guardian Sport — Lando Norris hit with 10-place grid penalty in weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix
- 11:05 AMMotorsport.com — Lando Norris set for Belgium GP grid drop as McLaren takes new Mercedes F1 power unit parts
"McLaren driver Lando Norris is facing a 10-place grid drop at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps as his team is fitting new Mercedes Formula 1 power unit components. Norris had been at risk for engine related penalties earlier than planned after suffering a series of reliability issues this season. The reigning world champion was already on his third and final set of ...Keep reading
"World champion’s power unit exceeds regulations Driver currently fifth in the F1 standings Lando Norris will have to take a 10-place grid penalty at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. McLaren announced on Thursday that the reigning world champion’s car will be fitted with a fourth power electronics unit of the season, with only three allowed under Formula One regulations. Continue reading...
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 16, 2026, 11:43 AMLando Norris hit with 10-place grid penalty in weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix
World champion’s power unit exceeds regulations Driver currently fifth in the F1 standings Lando Norris will have to take a 10-place grid penalty at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. McLaren announced on Thursday that the reigning world champion’s car will be fitted with a fourth power electronics unit of the season, with only three allowed under Formula One regulations. Continue reading...
- Motorsport.comJul 16, 2026, 11:05 AMLando Norris set for Belgium GP grid drop as McLaren takes new Mercedes F1 power unit parts
McLaren driver Lando Norris is facing a 10-place grid drop at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps as his team is fitting new Mercedes Formula 1 power unit components. Norris had been at risk for engine related penalties earlier than planned after suffering a series of reliability issues this season. The reigning world champion was already on his third and final set of ...Keep reading
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