Lewis Hamilton handed further power unit punishment ahead of Sao Paulo GP

A wretched day for Lewis Hamilton as he now joins Max Verstappen at the back of the grid.

By Ian Parkes · Racing News 365

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 5:28 PM

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Lewis Hamilton will start the São Paulo Grand Prix from the back of the grid following full power unit changes.
Ferrari decided to replace Hamilton's entire power unit after smoke appeared in his cockpit during third practice.
Hamilton had already received an initial 10-place grid penalty for fitting a new internal combustion engine.

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Lewis Hamilton will start the São Paulo Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Ferrari decided to replace his entire power unit. Hamilton had already received a 10-place grid penalty for taking a new internal combustion engine ahead of final practice at Interlagos.

During FP3, Hamilton reported smoke in the cockpit of his Ferrari SF-26 and abandoned the session. Following an inspection in the pits, Ferrari confirmed a full power unit replacement, sending him to the rear alongside Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

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