News Details
Verstappen to start from back of the grid in Russia
Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen is set to start the 2021 Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid on Sunday, after his Red Bull team elected to fit a fresh Honda power unit to the Dutch driver's RB16B. The 23-year-old, who leads Mercedes rival, Lewis Hamilton, by five points in the overall standings, was already carrying a three-place grid penalty after a collision with the Briton in the Italian Grand Prix that put both drivers out of the race. Drivers are allowed no more than three power units per season and exceeding that allocation trigger grid penalties. Verstappen, who has won seven races this year to Hamilton's four, can still mitigate any damage to his title lead in...
Full Story »
Full Story »
3y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Raikkonen back on duty for Alfa Romeo in Russia
Kimi Raikkonen tested positive for Covid-19 during the Dutch Grand Prix...
3y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Leclerc gets upgraded PU and grid penalty for Russia
Ferrari seem to have fast tracked their upgraded Power Unit, which will...
3y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Verstappen has little chance in Russia: 'It has been a...
The Red Bull Racing team can enjoy a free weekend, but next week another...
3y ago from GPBlog.com
'If a miracle doesn't happen, they won't get any...
After a free weekend, Formula 1 continues with a Grand Prix in Russia....
3y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Pirelli to hold first MotoGP test in Misano with test...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Watch: Motorsport takes a ride in the MotoGP safety car
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Marc Marquez stressed his Ducati is identical to...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Takaaki Nakagami fills in for injured Luca Marini at...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Kirkwood relieved to be rid of ‘street course...
Until this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway, all of Kyle...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Video: Harrowing crash takes out Josef Newgarden,...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Rasmussen passes most cars in Sunday night’s IndyCar...
Christian Rasmussen put on a show for fans Sunday night, passing more...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar Gateway – Race Results
The NTT IndyCar Series made a trip to the St. Louis area for the first...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Malcolm Wilson appointed as FIA Deputy president for...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA approves updated bodywork rules for WRC 2027...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Amid losing streak, Hyundai accepts “consequences”...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal dealt blow as multiple SPL sides, including...
As per reports, Arsenal are set to face stiff competition from Cristiano...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
19-year-old star ready to join Liverpool despite...
Ajax star Jorrel Hato is open to a move to Premier League champions...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'I’d be in his bed, I’d be in his front room' -...
Rio Ferdinand has urged Viktor Gyokeres to force a transfer away from...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Report: Advanced talks for Arsenal and Milan to...
AC Milan are working on a deal to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal,...
5h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Comments
Hottest News
Red Bull star reveals Daniel Ricciardo talks at Canadian...
Red Bull junior driver Liam Lawson revealed talks... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
F1 Canadian Grand Prix 2025 results: Final classification...
The FIA have confirmed the final classification... Read More »
15h ago from GPFans.com
Lewis Hamilton ‘DEVASTATED’ after freak accident at...
F1 star Lewis Hamilton has revealed his sadness... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
