Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) and Kevin Magnussen (Haas) will start from the very back positions on Sunday. The reason is a violation of the rules when replacing components on the cars.
Ferrari-Pilot Carlos Formula 1: Sainz and Magnussen have to return to the back of the grid”}’>Sainz and Haas representative Kevin Magnussen will tackle the Formula 1 French Grand Prix from the back of the grid. Both drivers have had several engines -Components exchanged beyond the permitted limit, as announced by the international automobile association FIA on Saturday before the last free practice session in Le Castellet.
The Spaniard Sainz, the fastest in qualifying on Friday, was in the Austrian Grand Prix two weeks ago Red Bull Ring in Spielberg retired due to an engine failure. The drive unit suffered massive damage. In the last free practice session in France, world champion Max Verstappen set the fastest time in the Red Bull ahead of Sainz and his Ferrari partner Charles Leclerc, who won the race in Spielberg.
There are several overtaking opportunities on the Circuit Paul Ricard. That’s why Sainz and Magnussen don’t have a bad chance of scoring World Championship points, even from the back of the grid.
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