Lewis Hamilton is set to start Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Ferrari announced a further change to his power unit. Lewis Hamilton took his fifth internal combustion engine of the season on Saturday, which already carried a 10-place grid drop, but suffered "strange vibrations" and smoke during Free Practice 3. Ferrari has now removed the power unit for checks and will install a brand-new powertrain on the SF-26, adding further penalties.
Despite the setbacks, the seven-time world champion is reaching a major milestone, marking his 400th grand prix start. Hamilton, who has won at Interlagos three times, expressed frustration at his low win record at the track but remains focused on improving his performance.
He reflected on reaching 400 races, saying he still feels young and possesses the pace and dedication to compete, even as the milestone number feels "kind of irrelevant" compared to his love for racing in Brazil.
Source: Autosport F1 News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing