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SAO PAULO, Brazil – Red Bull driver Max Verstappen will receive a five-place grid penalty for Sunday’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix after once again deciding to change engines.
His decision could improve McLaren’s Lando Norris’s chances of reducing the Dutchman’s 47-point lead in the Formula One Drivers’ Championship.
The FIA confirmed Verstappen’s decision on Friday, the day of free practice at the Interlagos circuit.
The Dutch driver set the 15th fastest time during this free practice session, just over a second behind Norris, who was the fastest.
Quebecer Lance Stroll, on Aston Martin, recorded the 17th time while his teammate Fernando Alonso finished ninth.
In the afternoon, the drivers will take part in the qualifying session for the speed race.
Drivers are allowed to use four engines throughout the season.
Verstappen had already served a 10-place grid penalty for exceeding his seasonal engine quota during the Belgian Grand Prix in July. It was his fifth penalty of the season.
Three-time reigning world champion, Verstappen leads the general classification with four races to complete before the end of the season.
During his press conference on Thursday, Verstappen had expressed doubts whether he would change engines for the weekend’s race.
Furthermore, Kevin Magnussen is unwell and was unable to race for the Haas team during Friday’s free practice or Saturday’s sprint race.
Oliver Bearman, 19, will replace the 32-year-old Dane.
Haas executives did not give details of Magnussen’s illness in a brief statement.
“The team wishes Kevin a speedy recovery and will provide additional information in due course,” Haas officials said.
