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Bottas penalty, Mexico City GP 202650-place grid penalty for power unit components

OutcomeDrop of 50 grid positions for the next race

Infringement · Published

Driver
Bottas
What happened
The following Power Unit elements have been used: 5th Engine (ICE) 5th Turbocharger (TC) 4th Energy Store (ES) 4th Control Electronics Unit (PU-CE) 4th MGU-K
What this outcome means
Grid penalty explained →
Regulation cited
Art. B8.2.2, Art. B8.2.3, Art. B8.2.8, Art. B2.5.4b.iv
Stewards' reasoning
The penalty is imposed in accordance with Article B8.2.8 of the FIA F1 Regulations. Subject to Bottas being classified in the results of Qualifying, Bottas will be allocated a grid position in the Race in accordance with Article B2.5.4b.iv of the FIA F1 Regulations.
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