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Lando Norris set for Belgium GP grid drop as McLaren takes new Mercedes F1 power unit parts

Motorsport.comJuly 16, 2026

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McLaren driver Lando Norris is facing a 10-place grid drop at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps as his team is fitting new Mercedes Formula 1 power unit components. Norris had been at risk for engine related penalties earlier than planned after suffering a series of reliability issues this season. The reigning world champion was already on his third and final set of ...