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Hamilton and Verstappen among stars at risk of Dutch GP penalty
F1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are among the drivers facing possible penalties at the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend, says the FIA.
Each driver has a limited number of power unit component changes allowed per season, with the specific limits varying for different elements like CE and Turbocharger.
The FIA’s updated technical delegate’s report before the Zandvoort race revealed which drivers had already exceeded the allowed component changes.
Six drivers, including Hamilton, had components highlighted in red, indicating they’ve gone over the limit and will face penalties for further changes.
As the championship nears its end, all drivers are treading carefully to avoid penalties as the consequences for exceeding the limits are significant and can impact their starting position on the grid.
Any driver going beyond their allocated engine parts faces grid penalties, with the severity increasing each time the limits are breached.
