News Details
Vandoorne to get 15-place grid penalty
cLaren driver Stoffel Vandoorne will take a 15-place grid penalty at the Russian Grand Prix, after a precarious engine situation got even worse in FP1.Vandoorne reported "no power" in the closing stages of Friday's first session at Sochi Autodrom, after which engine partner Honda outlined a suspected MGU-K issue.In the interest of time, mechanics are completing a full power unit change, with the hope of sending Vandoorne back out on track during the second practice session.Vandoorne, having already moved on to his fourth MGU-H and TC elements, will now take on fifth elements, meaning he will collect 10- and five-place grid penalties.Vandoorne's Energy Store and Control Electronics...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Vandoorne faces grid penalty for Russian Grand Prix
Belgian rookie Stoffel Vandoorne is set to start Sunday's Russian Formula...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Vandoorne hit with 15-place grid penalty
Stoffel Vandoorne's miserable start to the season with McLaren-Honda has...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Vandoorne hit with grid penalty following power loss...
Stoffel Vandoorne will be stung by a grid penalty for the Russian Grand...
8y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Vandoorne set for 15-place grid penalty
Stoffel Vandoorne's dismal luck continued in Russia on Friday as news...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Jorge Martin: ‘I could have fought Marc Marquez till...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez set to return on a motorcycle after long...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Why MotoGP hails 2025 season as a...
MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports has described the conclusion of the 2025...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Race start times for 2026 IndyCar season announced
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced the race broadcast start times for...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Broadcast schedule for 2026 Indy NXT season announced...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
FOX Sports, IndyCar reveal broadcast schedule for 2026...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing completes four-car roster for 2026...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Gregoire Munster confirmed for WRC Monte Carlo in...
The season opener marks a return to the event where Munster claimed his...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Romet Jürgenson to compete in opening three WRC2...
The rising Estonian talent is joined by co-driver Siim Oja and start...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Toyota brings Corolla back to rallying with all-new...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Chelsea plan to steal ‘pretty special' playmaker...
Chelsea are interested in signing the Genk midfielder Konstantinos...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'That's true, yes': Transfer expert confirms Arsenal...
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'What a massive player he is for us' - Mikel Arteta...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Declan Rice after...
12h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Contact made: Berta leading talks as Arsenal prepare...
Arsenal are looking to improve the midfield unit with the signing of...
14h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Red Bull CEO tells all on Christian Horner in rare interview
The CEO of the wider Red Bull GmbH brand Oliver... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Sebastian Vettel reveals what terrifies him about Max...
F1 legend Sebastian Vettel has revealed the... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Disneyland Grand Prix? F1 chief unveils masterplan
F1's Deputy Director of Race Operations has... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
