Liam Lawson Hit with Unprecedented 60-Place Grid Penalty for F1 United States GP in Texas

F1 driver faces 60-place grid penalty for United States Grand Prix

Significant grid penalty imposed due to engine infraction in Texas

Liam Lawson is set to receive a grid penalty amounting to 60 places at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix.

As a result of incurring an engine penalty, the RB driver will begin the race from the last position on the grid.

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For the first time, Lawson will be competing in a race in the United States this weekend, stepping in for Daniel Ricciardo.

However, Lawson will be taking over Ricciardo's engine parts, as F1 regulations specify that these components are associated with the vehicle instead of the driver.

Lawson was aware that returning to F1 would result in a significant penalty because of the requirement to replace engine components.

The 60-place grid penalty is due to RB replacing six components, with each component incurring a penalty of 10 grid positions.

Lawson's vehicle has been equipped with a new internal combustion engine, a turbocharger, a motor generator unit for heat, a motor generator unit for kinetic energy, an energy storage system, and control electronics.

Every section surpasses the yearly budget.

Lawson has an updated exhaust system, and since it's the fifth out of the eight permitted, it complies with the regulations.

Beginning from the last position on the grid will provide Lawson with a stress-free comeback to Formula 1.

At the close of 2023, he made a strong impression when he stepped in for the injured Ricciardo. However, now that he is a full-time driver for at least the last six races of the season, the pressure has increased.

Lawson has stated that the aim of securing a position with Red Bull's sister team is currently not a priority.

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