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Perez also on grid due to engine change'.
- GPblog.com
Not only Max Verstappen will be put back because of replacing parts on his engine: team mate Sergio Perez will also get a grid penalty, according to Auto Motor und Sport.
The Red Bull Racing team has opted to replace the Mexican driver's entire engine. He will be placed at the back of the grid. Red Bull chose the Monza grid penalty to be able to add a new engine to the pool, not only to have it available at Monza, but also to avoid grid penalties at Singapore and Japan. Overtaking is more difficult there.
Many grid penalties at Monza
In addition to the two Red Bull drivers, several other drivers have been penalised on the grid. Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas, Carlos Sainz, Mick Schumacher and Kevin Magnussen all received a grid penalty for changing engine or gearbox parts.
Yuki Tsunoda will also receive a grid penalty. The AlphaTauri driver has received five reprimands this season and will therefore be placed ten places back on the grid.