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Hamilton to start from the back after Ferrari opts for full power-unit replacement

Archive photograph: Lewis Hamilton · 2025-06-04Archive photo · 2025-06-04 · Picture by Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street · OGL 3

Ferrari's decision to replace Lewis Hamilton's entire power unit after problems in third practice means he will start Sunday's São Paulo Grand Prix from the back, rather than serve the earlier announced 10-place penalty.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday's São Paulo Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Ferrari decided to replace his entire power unit following problems during third practice. The move supersedes the 10-place penalty the FIA had earlier announced for a new internal-combustion engine.

The FIA's earlier announcement also gave Charles Leclerc a 10-place penalty and Sergio Pérez a 30-place penalty.

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