Valtteri Bottas: Five-Place Grid Penalty

Kick Sauber driver Bottas has been hit with a five-place grid drop for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after the team exceeded the limit of power unit components by introducing a new energy store, Formula1.com reports.

Analysis:

It's an unfortunate start to the Las Vegas weekend for Bottas. The team opted to change power unit components and breach the FIA regulations for the number of power unit components per season. The veteran driver will be hit with a five-place grid penalty as a result and make any hopes of capturing Las Vegas points a long shot. Bottas will have an uphill task in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.