Mercedes will change Valtteri Bottas' power unit after a problem with the original one was discovered.
At the time of writing, Valtteri Bottas has failed to set a lap time in FP1 and Mercedes have revealed the reason is due to an issue with his engine.
The Finn will not receive a penalty for the change, but is under investigation for entering the pit lane the wrong side of the bollard.
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Dutch Grand Prix
Overview
Friday 21.08.26
Practice 1
10:30 AM
Sprint Qualification
02:30 PM
Saturday 22.08.26
Sprint Race
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