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Due to the replacement of the ENGINE, LECLERC will start the race in SOCHI from the background

There is a good chance that Max Verstappen will also have to start the race from the start on Sunday due to a change of engine.

If that happens, the Dutchman will join Charles Leclerc. He will have Monaco in his Ferrari a new engine with a new hybrid system, followed by a penalty of a mark-up and a move to the rear.

"The main goal is to gain experience with a 2022 car,”Is Ferrari written in the preview GP of Russia. "A lot of effort has been put into both technical and logistical aspects and in order to be able to use this as soon as possible, the introduction will be shared between the two racers.“For that reason, he will have to Carlos Sainz wait a little longer for the new engine. “This decision is a precautionary measure related to the possible risk of using a battery that was damaged in his accident in Hungary."

There is a high probability that Leclerc will be in good company at the beginning of the starting line of the Russian GP race, currently the leader of the championship Max Verstappn - Photo: HB Press

When will it be Sainz get an updated hybrid system is not yet clear. “This will be decided after assessing the right trade-off between competition and the impact of penalties.“Replacing the engine means he will have to Leclerc on Sunday the race will start from wallpapers start field where you could find yourself in good company namely the current leader Max Verstappen. With a new engine at Ferrari they hope to take a big step forward by the end of the season. The team from Maranella is in a fierce battle with McLarn for third place in the design championship. Currently behind the team from Woking they are 13,5 points behind.    

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