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Button takes 35-place grid penalty for new power unit

Jenson Button (GBR) McLaren MP4-31. 08.10.2016. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 17, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images Jenson Button will start from the back of the grid in the Japanese Grand Prix after taking a new power unit ahead of the race. Honda had introduced an upgraded power unit on Fernando Alonso's car - featuring an update to the engine block and exhaust - in Malaysia last weekend, which Button was having to wait until the United States Grand Prix to receive in order to avoid a grid penalty at...
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