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Belgian GP 2026: Norris penalty report, steward calls

News - 2026-08-03 - By Jenny Marsh

BBC Sport reported Lando Norris faces a 10-place Belgian GP grid penalty, while recent Autosport reports detailed sanctions for Antonelli and Hamilton.

BBC Sport reported that Lando Norris is set for a 10-place grid penalty at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix after exceeding the permitted number of engine parts. In the supplied material, that Belgian penalty is reported rather than officially confirmed. Norris comes into this point of the season fifth in the drivers' championship on 128 points.

Separately, Autosport reported that Andrea Kimi Antonelli received a three-place grid drop for a yellow-flag infringement in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying, while Lewis Hamilton was also given a three-place penalty for impeding Oscar Piastri in Q3 at the Hungaroring. Antonelli leads the 2026 standings on 219 points, with Hamilton second on 169.

Autosport also reported that George Russell took a fresh Mercedes V6 engine in Hungary without a grid penalty after a water leak in qualifying. Russell is third in the championship on 160 points, adding context to a run of steward and technical developments around the leading contenders.