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Vettel to serve grid penalty due to Mercedes engine change

Article To news overview © Aston Martin Sebastian Vettel will serve a grid penalty at this weekend's United States Grand Prix, making the Aston Martin driver's race difficult before it's even begun. The German driver confirmed that he will take a new power unit this weekend, meaning a fourth Mercedes engine will be fitted to his Aston Martin. Just three power units are permitted over the course of a season, meaning he will serve a grid drop of at least ten places. "Well I think we are heading into a difficult weekend," Vettel told select members of the media, including RacingNews365.com."We are changing the engine and therefore will have a penalty. We will see what we can...
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