News
Alonso to start from back of grid in Great Britain
Multiple grid penalties mean that McLaren’s Fernando Alonso will begin Sunday’s 2017 Formula 1 Rolex British Grand Prix from the back of the field, regardless of where he qualifies at Silverstone.
With Honda moving Alonso to their latest Spec 3 power unit this weekend, he has been penalised a total of 30 grid places for the use of additional components, covering engine, turbocharger, MGU-H, MGU-K and Energy Store.
The move is a major blow to the Spaniard’s hopes of points on Sunday, after he was an encouraging ninth fastest in Friday practice.
However, it will mean he is less likely to take any penalties at the next round in Hungary, where the less power-dependant Budapest circuit should be bettered suited to McLaren’s MCL32 car.
Alonso is not the only driver with grid penalties in Great Britain. Both Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas and Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo will drop five places for unscheduled gearbox changes.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
Live BlogF1 Unlocked AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix weekend
Video HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the Free Practice 1 action in Singapore as Leclerc heads Norris
Report F1 ACADEMY: Pulling edges out Weug and Pin to secure double pole in Singapore
Feature SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX – Read the all-new digital race programme here