News Details
Alonso and Button demoted to back of grid
McLaren drivers Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button will start last in Sunday's Belgian Formula One Grand Prix after being hit with heavy grid penalties for changes to their Honda power units. Spaniard Alonso was given a drop of 30 grid positions, despite only 20 cars being entered for the race, while British teammate Button collected a marginally less draconian 25-place penalty. The race stewards issued statements containing a long list of components that had been changed in breach of the regulations. In Alonso's case, the double world champion picked up a 10-place penalty for using his seventh internal combustion engine of the season. There were four five-place penalties for replacing...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from SuperSport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Both McLarens sent to the back of the grid
Belgian Grand Prix – As expected, both McLaren drivers have taken...
11y ago from FormulaSpy.com
McLaren braced for grid penalties at Belgian GP
McLaren drivers Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button will both take grid...
11y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
New engines for Alonso and Button at Spa
It will be a long and tiring Belgian Grand Prix weekend for the...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
McLaren braced for Spa penalties and struggles
McLaren is bracing itself for grid penalties and more competitive...
11y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez praises MotoGP title rival Jorge Martín:...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
2026 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP to stage demo at F1 United States Grand Prix
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP to hold demonstration parade ahead of F1 US GP
MotoGP is set to bring its action to the F1 stage after announcing plans...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Barcelona set to host IndyCar race in 2027 under...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Five-time IndyCar champion, first-time Indy NXT...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar’s IR-28 ‘a very nice car to drive' in...
IndyCar’s next generation car completed another milestone earlier in...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Barnes: Why IndyCar’s updated licensing system fails...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC star Thierry Neuville makes successful historic...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
FIA ratifies key 2027 WRC sporting regulations
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
The 666 connection: How a roulette wheel, a casino...
On the Circuit de Monaco, cars come through the quick Massenet...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC’s new champion Elfyn Evans celebrates title with...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
England international's future under scrutiny as...
Eberechi Eze is already facing a significant battle to secure his...
1d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Liverpool face competition from Arsenal, Chelsea for...
Liverpool are reportedly exploring bringing Trent Alexander-Arnold back to...
1d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal handed 60m transfer opportunity as Real Madrid...
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a 60 million offer to sign Real Madrid...
1d ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal fan Piers Morgan sends hilarious message to...
Arsenal fan Piers Morgan has mocked Manchester City, saying that Erling...
2d ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
FIA imposes a firewall between F1 teams and outside staff
The FIA is tightening its grip on Formula 1’s... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
F1: FIA acts on potential budget cap loophole
Having clearly been reading Max Nobles's warnings... Read More »
53m ago from Pitpass.com
Verstappen fears bone-rattling ride at COTA: ‘I’ll need...
Max Verstappen heads to Austin this week on the... Read More »
2h ago from F1i.com
