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Grid penalties galore, Alonso worst-hit
The first practice session at Monza was dominated by news of a series of grid penalties for drivers overstepping their engine allocation for the 2017 season. Honda were the first to confirm that Fernando Alonso will be taking a 35-place grid penalty with an eye already on the next race in Singapore at a less power hungry circuit which is expected to suit. Alonso had the Honda 'Spec 3.7' power unit fitted for FP1, but will revert to an older engine for the rest of the weekend in order to keep the new engine as fresh as possible for Singapore in a couple of weeks. The FIA then confirmed that both Red Bull drivers, Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen, are also set to receive grid drops this...
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