Lando Norris to start from back after grid penalty at Belgian GP
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:22 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Lando Norris will incur a 10-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix after McLaren fitted his car with a fourth power electronics unit, exceeding the allowed allocation. The decision to install the new unit comes after reliability issues earlier in the season, including failures at the Chinese and Monaco Grands Prix. McLaren hopes the overtaking-friendly layout of Spa-Francorchamps will mitigate any disadvantages from the penalty, allowing Norris to recover positions during the race. Norris currently sits fifth in the Drivers' Championship with 97 points, looking to improve as the weekend unfolds.
- •Norris takes a 10-place grid penalty for exceeding power unit limits.
- •McLaren fitted a new power electronics unit for the Belgian GP.
- •Norris has faced reliability issues with his car this season.
- •He currently ranks fifth in the Drivers' Championship.
- •The Belgian GP is scheduled for Sunday.
"Lando Norris will start on the back foot at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix after taking on new power unit elements.
"Lando Norris will take a 10-place grid penalty at Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
Sources
External links- Formula1.com—Norris set for grid penalty at Belgian GP
Lando Norris will start on the back foot at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix after taking on new power unit elements.
- Sky Sports—Norris to take 10-place Belgian GP grid penalty
Lando Norris will take a 10-place grid penalty at Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
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