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Stewards clear up confusion over Leclerc's Belgian GP grid penalty

Article To news overview © XPBimages The FIA have clarified a potential loophole in the Formula 1 rules which could have allowed Charles Leclerc a higher starting position in the Belgian Grand Prix. Ferrari driver Leclerc is one of a host of drivers, including title rival Max Verstappen, to elect to take grid penalties at Spa-Francorchamps to introduce new engine components into their pools for the rest of the season, given the overtaking-friendly nature of the track. The Monegasque initially ran several new power unit components on Friday, before taking on more for Saturday's running. The F1 Sporting Regulations state that "if a driver incurs a penalty exceeding 15 grid places, he...
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