A new engine for Hamilton at the São Paulo Grand Prix
The news came during the first free practice sessions in Brazil. Lewis Hamilton will change his engine and therefore incurs a five-place grid penalty for Sunday's race.
Mercedes changed Lewis Hamilton’s engine, confirming the rumors surrounding this subject. The Briton will therefore take a five-place grid penalty this Sunday.
This news was expected after seeing his teammate Valtteri Bottas change his engine in several previous Grand Prix races. Hamilton’s last engine change dates back to the Turkish Grand Prix.
BREAKING: Lewis has taken a new Internal Combustion Engine for this event – his fifth of the season – and will take a five-place grid penalty for Sunday’s #BrazilGP pic.twitter.com/Fk4lSu2DRR
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) November 12, 2021
This penalty promises to have a significant impact on the title race between Hamilton and Verstappen. The Mercedes driver is currently trailing by 19 points in the championship.
