Confirmed: Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen among six drivers taking grid penalties in Belgian GP

Confirmed: Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen among six drivers taking grid penalties in Belgian GP. Charles among six drivers taking grid penalties.

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The news was almost certain, but now it has been officially confirmed: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Scuderia Ferrari Moneagsque driver Charles Leclerc are set to start Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps from the back of the grid, following power unit changes decided by the Austrian and Italian team ahead of the first free practice session earlier today.

New engine components for thw two title contenders mean Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc are ready for a recovery race on Sunday, making the Belgian Grand Prix even more interesting.

Lando Norris, Esteban Ocon, Valtteri Bottas and Ferrari junior Mick Schumacher are other drivers which will have to take penalties as a result of power unit-related changes.

Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Valtteri Bottas and Haas’ Mick Schumacher will also be hit with penalties for using new gearbox components, as their teams are aware that they will have to start from the back of the grid anyway.