– McLaren-Honda drivers Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button are set endure further grid penalties at the Italian Grand Prix, after taking on new engine elements.Honda carried out a double engine change on both cars at the previous Spa-Francorchamps round, resulting in a collective 105-place grid drop for Alonso and Button.At Monza, both drivers will take on a new ICE, which will lead to a 10-place drop for Alonso, who is moving on to a ninth element for the first time, and five places for Button.As per the current regulations, a driver receives a 10-place penalty for the first change to a set of engine elements, and a five-place drop for changes within a set.McLaren-Honda's strategy...
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