Grid Penalties in Italy: A Lesson in F1's Engine Politics The upcoming Italian Grand Prix has been shrouded in controversy due to Kimi Räikkönen's decision to take a grid penalty.
This move will see him start from the back of the field, raising questions about the fairness of Formula One's engine regulations.
Mercedes' decision to change multiple components in Räikkönen's engine has been justified by team boss Toto Wolff as a precautionary measure to avoid reliability issues with their W17 car.