News
Raikkonen to take new gearbox, grid drop after crash
Kimi Raikkonen's heavy crash in FP3 has forced Ferrari into an impromptu gearbox change, meaning the Finn is set to take a grid drop into Sunday's Grand Prix.
Raikkonen got out of shape at Degner 2 and slid through the gravel into the tyre wall mid-way through the final practice session at Suzuka, with his car having to be lifted back to the Ferrari garage.
Further inspection revealed gearbox damage, forcing the Scuderia into action - and with the change coming before six consecutive events, a five-place drop is a formality.
Raikkonen is not the only man facing a penalty for Sunday's grid: McLaren's Fernando Alonso is set to start from the back of the field after a cumulative 35-place drop, while Renault's Jolyon Palmer has his own 20-place drop to contend with. Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz meanwhile also faces a 20-place drop.
WATCH: Raikkonen hits the walls at Degner 2
YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE
NewsF1 Unlocked Have your name on the Canadian Grand Prix Chequered Flag
FeatureF1 Unlocked THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 tricky quiz questions on the Chinese Grand Prix
News Norris thrilled with ‘surprise’ Chinese GP podium as he reveals pre-race Ferrari bet
News Hamilton ‘grateful just to get points’ in China as Russell admits Mercedes have ‘work to do’ before Miami