F1 star hit with 80-place grid penalty as he’s given biggest ever punishment

The Formula 1 driver has been hit with the biggest-ever grid penalty in history at the US Grand Prix…

By Abbie Meehan · Mirror

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 4:53 PM

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Gabriel Bortoleto received a record-breaking 80-place grid penalty ahead of the United States Grand Prix.
The Audi driver was sanctioned for fitting multiple new engine and power unit components beyond regulation limits.
Bortoleto originally qualified in 13th position for the race, just behind teammate Nico Hulkenberg.

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Audi Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto received an 80-place grid penalty ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Texas. Stewards issued the sanctions following multiple power unit component changes to his car across the race weekend, marking the largest grid penalty in Formula 1 history.

Bortoleto originally qualified in 13th place, directly behind teammate Nico Hulkenberg. The penalty breaks the previous record set by Jenson Button, who received a 70-place grid penalty in 2015 while driving for McLaren.

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