# Lando Norris Faces Grid Penalty at Belgian Grand Prix

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-16
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13563918/lando-norris-mclaren-driver-to-take-10-place-grid-penalty-at-belgian-gp-for-exceeding-power-unit-element-limits
- Language: en
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Lando Norris will start from a lower position on the grid at the Belgian Grand Prix due to a penalty for exceeding power unit element limits. The McLaren driver will use a new power electronics unit, which will trigger a 10-place grid drop. Norris' team, McLaren, is taking advantage of reliability improvements from engine suppliers Mercedes.

## Key takeaways

- Lando Norris will start from 11th position on the grid due to a 10-place penalty.
- The penalty is for exceeding power unit element limits, with Norris' team using a new power electronics unit.
- McLaren is taking advantage of reliability improvements from engine suppliers Mercedes.

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