P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen will have company in the pit lane for the start of the grand prix at Interlagos.
The FIA confirmed that two drivers will start from the pit lane for the São Paulo Grand Prix due to engine component changes. Max Verstappen of Red Bull received a new power unit after struggling in qualifying, marking only his second pit lane start in his F1 career. Red Bull took risks with Verstappen’s car setup which backfired, prompting the team to implement changes to aid his race performance. Verstappen now has a new internal combustion engine, turbocharger, MGU-H, MGU-K, energy store, and control electronics, necessitating a pit lane start as these components exceeded the season allowance. Esteban Ocon of Haas also received a new internal combustion engine, his fifth of the year, resulting in a pit lane start alongside Verstappen at Interlagos.
