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McLaren drop to back of Spa grid after penalties

McLaren drivers Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso will start the Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after the team was hit with a combined 55 place grid penalty. The Woking squad has incurred the penalties after completing full engine changes on both its entries, which sees Button and Alonso utilising their seventh power units of the season. Engine supplier Honda has brought an upgraded power unit to Spa-Francorchamps which has prompted the power unit change. In addition to the new power units both drivers will be fitted with a new turbo charger, MGU-H and MGU-K unites, while Alonso will use a new Control Electronics component. As a result, Alonso will receive a 30 place penalty...
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