News Details
Stoffel Vandoorne's grid penalty climbs to 65-places with engine swap
Stoffel Vandoorne's grid penalty has climbed to a nominal 65-places after Honda opted to change his engine overnight. The McLaren driver had already been hit with a 35-place grid drop for his home race after upgrading to Honda's 'Spec 3.6' power unit, but the Japanese manufacturer spotted an issue after Friday practice and chose to replace it, downgrading him to 'Spec 3.5' – the same as team-mate Fernando Alonso. That incurred an additional 25-places, whilst a gearbox change adds an additonal five, taking his total to 65. Vandoorne is now on his sixth internal combustion engine (ICE), sixth MGU-K, ninth turbocharger (TC) and ninth 9th MGU-H.
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Vandoorne's grid penalty up to 40 places
– Stoffel Vandoorne's grid penalty for his home race in Belgium has...
7y ago from GPUpdate.net
Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas take on fourth...
Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas have moved onto their...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Vandoorne set for 65-place grid penalty after engine...
Stoffel Vandoorne is now up to a 65-place grid penalty for the Belgian...
7y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez cruises to MotoGP Sprint victory at Jerez
Ducati’s Marc Marquez cantered to a record-equalling fifth consecutive...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pedro Acosta still ‘focused' on KTM amid Honda...
Pedro Acosta's manager Albert Valera has provided an update regarding his...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Nicolo Bulega: Cremona ‘maybe the best weekend’ in...
Nicolo Bulega says “it’s incredible” to complete the Cremona...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP teams agree on new rule for riders returning...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
The game-changing decision that put Christian...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Rinus VeeKay’s defensive masterclass leads to best...
Sunday’s IndyCar race at Barber proved to be one of the best in some...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Christian Lundgaard ‘could not have dreamed’ of...
Christian Lundgaard has logged a sensational trio of races, and has...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
From three-peats to 'last pick' success: IndyCar's...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rally Portugal set to feature record-equaling WRC...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai was 'clearly unprepared' for WRC Canary...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota Gazoo Racing's silver lining
Toyota Gazoo Racing has a silver lining, literally. Not content with a...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Chelsea set for transfer battle with Arsenal,...
Chelsea will reportedly have to get the better of Arsenal and Liverpool if...
1h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal transfer news update: Bundesliga star...
Arsenal are reportedly ready to pounce on the chance to sign a Bundesliga...
2h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal launch 60m offer for 26-year-old striker ahead...
Arsenal have reportedly launched a bid to sign Chelsea and Manchester...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Confirmed: Midfielder to leave Arsenal this summer,...
Jorginho will leave Arsenal this summer to join Flamengo on a free...
2h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Comments
Hottest News
Two dead, one critical after tragic bike racing accident
This is terrible news for the motorsport... Read More »
4h ago from RacingNews365.com
Toto Wolff delivers 'no doubt' McLaren verdict as Red Bull...
Toto Wolff has provided his view on the whether... Read More »
15h ago from RacingNews365.com
F1 fans faced with staggering food and drink prices at...
Formula 1 paddock photographer Kym Illman... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
