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Norris given Belgium GP grid penalty as McLaren takes new Mercedes power unit parts
AutosportJuly 16, 2026
Curated for Torqlytics readers — aggregated from trusted F1 publishers, not original reporting.
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 control ...