Tsunoda takes fresh PU, set for pit lane start

AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda is set to start Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix from the pit lane after taking a fresh power unit.

Tsunoda was due to start from 13th place on the grid, following a raft of penalties elsewhere, having originally qualified in 19th spot.

However it was announced on Sunday morning that Tsunoda has taken fresh power unit components, and a new exhaust, and this was not undertaken with prior approval from the FIA.

As a consequence Tsunoda has to start the grand prix from the pit lane.

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