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FIA confirms massive 80-place grid penalty for the United States GP
FIA stewards said Audi’s new power unit changes pushed Gabriel Bortoleto to an 80-place penalty and the back row.
- Gabriel Bortoleto will start Sunday's United States Grand Prix from the very back of the grid after accumulating a massive 80-place penalty for taking new engine components.
- Audi fitted Bortoleto's car with a 5th Engine, Turbocharger, Exhaust Set, Energy Store, and Control Electronics Unit, plus a 4th MGU-K and 7th Power Unit Ancillary Component on Saturday.
- Although Bortoleto qualified behind teammate Nico Hulkenberg in 13th place, The FIA rules dictate that any driver incurring a penalty exceeding 15 grid places must start at the back of the field.
- Pole-Sitter Kimi Antonelli will be joined on the front row by Max Verstappen at the Circuit on Sunday, setting up the race start.
- Antonelli can win the World Championship at the United States Grand Prix, as drivers prepare for the 2026 race and anticipate the confirmed 2027 grid.
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