Hamilton, Leclerc and Verstappen set for Brazil grid drops

Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, and Sergio Perez have joined George Russell in receiving grid penalties for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after changing various power unit components. Ferrari fitted new Internal Combustion Engines on both Hamilton and Leclerc's cars, resulting in 10-place grid drops for each driver. Red Bull exceeded the limits for multiple power unit elements on Verstappen's car, triggering a back-of-the-grid start. Meanwhile, Cadillac equipped Sergio Perez with new Ferrari power unit components, also resulting in a grid penalty. These penalties set the stage for challenging recovery drives during Sunday's Grand Prix. Drivers like Hamilton and Verstappen have previously demonstrated remarkable comebacks at Interlagos, such as Hamilton's iconic charge in 2021 and Verstappen's victories and podiums from deep the grid in recent years.