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Carlos Sainz Penalized for Belgian Grand Prix Grid Drop

Published July 19, 2026 · Updated July 19, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Despite outqualifying his Williams team-mate Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz will start the Belgian Grand Prix ten places further back due to a grid penalty.

Sainz faced the penalty after exceeding the limit on Formula 1 power unit components, a key rule within the sport's cost-control structure. biznow.biz

The regulations restrict the number of specific parts drivers can use throughout a season.

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