In addition to Lando Norris and Isack Hadjar, teammate Lance Stroll also receives a grid penalty for the Belgian GP. Aston Martin replaced multiple engine components from Friday to Saturday. The two-time world champion received a new energy storage (ES), new control electronics (PU-CE), and a new auxiliary component (PU-ANC). This means Alonso will definitely start at the back in the Ardennes.
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According to sporting regulations, a first exceeding of the allowed amount results in a ten-place penalty on the starting grid. For a subsequent exceeding of the same component, a five-place penalty follows. Since all penalties are added within the same race weekend and Alonso exceeds the limit of fifteen places, he must start the Belgian GP at the back.
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The impact of the penalty is expected to remain limited for Alonso. Aston Martin is experiencing a difficult season and is currently at the back of the field awaiting a major upgrade package to be introduced during the Hungarian GP. Moreover, Alonso is not the only driver receiving a grid penalty this weekend due to engine issues: Isack Hadjar, Lando Norris, and teammate Lance Stroll also have to give up places at Spa-Francorchamps.
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