After qualifying, there were no ongoing investigations into drivers disrespecting yellow flags or drivers holding up each other. Hence, the final starting grid is largely the same as the qualifying result. However, a grid penalty has been handed out, without major impact. Yuki Tsunoda has been given a number of grid penalties after his crash in the first part of qualifying. He had to replace his entire engine, but in the process he also had to request a new energy store and new control electronics. These are the third for the young Japanese driver's car, while the FIA limit is two. The AlphaTauri driver will therefore receive a grid penalty, but it will not have a major impact. Read more...
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