XPB Images Romain Grosjean will receive a five-place grid penalty for the German Grand Prix as a result of an unscheduled gearbox change. Early in the final practice session, Grosjean ran off the track at Turn 3 and proceeded to have a very slow lap as he attempted to rectify a gearbox problem. While Grosjean managed to return to the pits, Haas investigated the issue and decided a gearbox change is required. Taking a new gearbox before the end of the mandatory six consecutive races each one must complete will result in an automatic five-place grid penalty, which will be applied after qualifying. Grosjean was slowest in the final practice session as a result of the problem, with...
Full Story »