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Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change
AutosportJuly 17, 2026
Curated for Torqlytics readers — aggregated from trusted F1 publishers, not original reporting.
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar is set to start this weekend's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking a his fifth power unit of 2026.Hadjar has been given his fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger and exhaust system, exceeding his season's maximum allowance of four.Given the number of grid spots Hadjar would lose exceeds 15, his penalty is converted ...