A chance for Ferrari: The reigning champion Verstappen was penalized for using the fifth engine! – Športky.sk

Max Verstappen Source: SITA/AP/Luca Bruno MONZA – Dutch racer Max Vertappen will drop five places at the start of Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix of the F1 series. The reigning champion received a penalty for deploying the fifth engine this season. Verstappen currently leads the overall standings by 109 points ahead of second-placed Monaco driver Charles Leclerc at Ferrari. He could nevertheless triumph at Ferrari’s home circuit, as two weeks ago he showed a high-quality pursuit drive when he gained six positions at the start alone. The chance for Ferrari Trest represents an opportunity for a good result for the home team, who celebrate the circuit’s centenary this weekend. For this occasion, she prepared special paintwork and overalls, adding yellow to the traditional red. It characterizes Modena, the birthplace of the car company’s founder, Enzo Ferrari. However, her second driver Carlos Sainz will start from the tail for a gearbox change. The use of new components will also move Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) and Yuki Cunoda (AlphaTauri) to the end of the grid. Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez is also changing his engine, who will drop ten places, and Valtteri Bottas will probably also start from behind in an Alfa Romeo, also with a new drive unit. The information was brought by AFP. Author: © Zoznam Source: TASR