Isack Hadjar Drops to 21st on Grid After Power Unit Penalty

Isack Hadjar Drops to 21st on Grid After Power Unit Penalty

Isack Hadjar will start from 21st on the grid for the Belgian Grand Prix after receiving a grid penalty for exceeding his power unit component allowance. The French Formula 1 driver, who twice provided a tow for his teammate in Q3 in an attempt to help Max Verstappen secure pole, will drop down the order.

What happened?

The Belgian Grand Prix qualifying session produced one set of results, but the starting grid will look different once all grid penalties are applied ahead of Sunday's race. Lando Norris and Isack Hadjar are among those affected, set to drop down the order after receiving grid penalties.

Why it matters for Isack Hadjar

The Frenchman's penalty will see him start from the back of the grid, despite his efforts to help his teammate secure pole. Hadjar's strategy in Q3 was only partially successful, with Verstappen ultimately qualifying second.

What comes next?

The rest of the grid remains unchanged, with George Russell gaining one position. This will allow Mercedes to field two cars against Verstappen at the front, rather than leaving Kimi Antonelli to take on the Dutchman alone. The full provisional grid is as follows:

The Belgian Grand Prix is set to take place on Sunday, with Isack Hadjar facing a tough challenge after his grid penalty. The French driver will be looking to make up ground and secure a strong result for his team.

Isack Hadjar's penalty is just one of several changes to the grid, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll also receiving grid penalties. Alonso has been handed an additional 20-place grid penalty, while Stroll will line up 20th for the Belgian Grand Prix.

The Belgian Grand Prix is a crucial event in the Formula 1 calendar, with many teams and drivers looking to make a strong impression. Isack Hadjar will be hoping to make up ground and secure a strong result for his team, despite his grid penalty.

The full provisional grid for the Belgian Grand Prix is as follows:

1. Kimi Antonelli 2. Max Verstappen 3. Lando Norris ... 21. Isack Hadjar 22. Fernando Alonso 23. Lance Stroll

The Belgian Grand Prix is set to take place on Sunday, with Isack Hadjar facing a tough challenge after his grid penalty. The French driver will be looking to make up ground and secure a strong result for his team.

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