Max Verstappen: 5-Place Grid Penalty in Brazil

Verstappen is set to face a five-place grid drop at the upcoming Sao Paulo Grand Prix after Red Bull elected to change his power unit for the sixth time this season, Formula1.com reports.

Analysis:

Verstappen struggled for pace in Mexico last weekend so Red Bull has decided to change the ICE portion of the power unit prior to this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Verstappen will take a 5-place grid penalty as a result of the engine component change. Given his struggles for top pace in recent weeks, this will make scoring a podium finish in Brazil this weekend rather challenging for Verstappen.