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McLaren F1 drivers BOTH on brink of FIA penalty at Hungarian GP
McLaren’s F1 drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, face the possibility of receiving an FIA penalty at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend due to nearing the limit of power unit elements allowed for the season.
Despite McLaren’s strong position in the constructors’ standings, Norris and Piastri must race cleanly in Budapest to avoid penalties, as they have already used the maximum allowed number of power unit elements.
If either driver requires a new ICE, TC, MGU-H, or MGU-K, they will be forced to start from the pit lane on Sunday’s race, similar to what happened to Lewis Hamilton at the recent Belgian GP.
McLaren should be cautious, as a penalty could jeopardize their chances of success at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where they might need to replicate Hamilton’s impressive recovery drive from the pit lane.
It’s important for McLaren to manage their power unit elements efficiently to avoid penalties and ensure a competitive performance at the upcoming race in Budapest.
