Max Verstappen says he must take an engine penalty at some stage between now and the tip of the season, with the upcoming Sao Paulo Grand Prix one choice.
Crimson Bull famous a scarcity of straight line efficiency from Verstappen’s automotive within the Mexico Metropolis Grand Prix, the place he had been hampered by energy unit points throughout Friday apply. This weekend’s race in Brazil has been advised as a possible venue due to the overtaking alternatives at Interlagos, however whereas he confirmed a penalty is coming at some stage, Verstappen mentioned no resolution has been made in regards to the timing.
“I haven’t heard something but,” Verstappen mentioned. “It’s not been mentioned, however I do know that I must take one sooner or later. So we’ll see.
“Actually, [picking a good circuit] is one thing that’s all the time unknown. You assume that one explicit monitor is one of the best place to take an engine or no matter penalty, however it’s by no means assured. However [Interlagos] is a chance.”
Ought to Verstappen take the penalty this weekend, he’ll solely take any related grid penalties for the grand prix itself on Sunday. In 2021, Lewis Hamilton took an influence unit penalty and received from tenth on the grid after beginning the Dash on the again when he was disqualified from qualifying resulting from a technical infringement.
