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Max Verstappen and Five Drivers Face Daring F1 Grid Penalty Threat at Italian GP!

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
September 5, 2025
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Max Verstappen and Five Drivers Face Daring F1 Grid Penalty Threat at Italian GP!

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in the Pitlane during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 05, 2025 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Sam Bloxham/LAT Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202509050255 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen Faces Grid Penalty Threat: A Shocking Turn of Events in F1!

The Italian Grand Prix weekend is heating up, but not just due to the high-speed thrills on the iconic Monza circuit. In a jaw-dropping twist, Max Verstappen finds himself among a group of six drivers teetering on the edge of grid penalties following essential engine component changes. With the stakes higher than ever, the pressure mounts as these formidable racers gear up for one of the most intense events of the F1 calendar!

During the opening practice session at Monza, the FIA dropped a bombshell announcement: Verstappen, along with Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, Alex Albon, Nico Hulkenberg, and Gabriel Bortoleto, has reached the limit of their legal internal combustion engine (ICE), turbocharger (TC), and motor generator unit-heat (MGU-H) components. This revelation sends shockwaves through the paddock, as each of these drivers is now at risk of being hit with a penalty that could dramatically alter their race day prospects.

The rules are crystal clear—drivers are allowed four of each engine component per season. However, should they need to install a fifth, they face a grid penalty that could cost them crucial positions on race day. Verstappen is already on his second-to-last exhaust from his power unit’s component pool, while Gasly, Ocon, Hulkenberg, and Bortoleto have also received a fresh exhaust. Each driver usually has eight exhausts at their disposal, making this situation all the more precarious.

What makes this turn of events particularly concerning is the nature of the Italian GP, where engines are pushed to their limits with prolonged periods at full throttle. This weekend is notorious for demanding the utmost from power units, and the need for new components was almost a foregone conclusion. As the tension rises, these drivers are not just racing for points; they are racing against time and mechanical failure.

In an unexpected twist, the implications of these penalties could ripple through the championship standings, opening the door for rival teams to capitalize on any mistakes. With the likes of Hamilton and others watching closely, the drama is set to unfold on the track.

Stay tuned as RacingNews365’s Ian Parkes and Nick Golding break down the latest developments and what they mean for the Italian Grand Prix. It’s a weekend filled with uncertainty, excitement, and the relentless pursuit of victory—will Verstappen and his fellow competitors emerge unscathed, or will grid penalties shatter their dreams? The countdown to the race has begun, and the tension is palpable!

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