Leclerc faces potential engine penalty ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Charles Leclerc of Ferrari may serve an engine penalty in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 24-26, which could see him start at the back of the grid due to a damaged engine from a previous race. Lewis Hamilton has denied pushing for any changes within Ferrari's engineering team amidst reports alleging otherwise. Fernando Alonso has requested an investigation into Aston Martin's Honda power unit after a challenging performance at the Spanish Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Ferrari plans to continue developing the SF-26 despite Hamilton's substantial deficit in championship points.
- •Leclerc might start from the back at Baku due to engine penalty.
- •Hamilton denies reports of pushing for Ferrari personnel changes.
- •Alonso requests a review of Aston Martin's Honda power unit.
- •Ferrari continues to develop the SF-26 for future races.
- •Hamilton is 101 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Daily: Leclerc's Possible Penalty, Hamilton's Pushback, and Alonso's Request
"A possible engine penalty awaits Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc at Baku.
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