Qatar Grand Prix: Power Unit Components
Over the course of the season, teams may use up to four internal combustion engines, turbos, MGU-Hs and MGU-Ks, and up to two energy stores and two control electronics units without incurring penalties.
Fitting the first power unit element that exceeds these limits is penalised by a 10-place grid drop. Fitting the second and subsequent elements incurs a five-place grid drop. If the size of the penalty is more than 15 positions, the driver starts from the back of the grid. If several drivers receive such penalties, their starting positions are determined by their qualifying results.
Replacement of exhaust systems (EX) is also limited — they may be used only eight times per season; subsequent replacements are punished with a similar penalty.
The FIA published a list of power unit elements fitted to the cars before the start of the weekend in Qatar, but changes may still be made today.
Power unit elements ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix
Driver
Team
Engine
ICE
TC
MGU-H
MGU-K
ES
CE
EX
Limit
4
4
4
4
2
2
8
81. O. Piastri
McLaren
Mercedes
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
04. L. Norris
McLaren
Mercedes
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
16. C. Leclerc
Ferrari
Ferrari
4
4
4
4
2
2
6
44. L. Hamilton
Ferrari
Ferrari
5
5
5
5
3
3
6
01. M. Verstappen
Red Bull Racing
Honda RBPT
5
5
5
5
3
3
8
22. Y. Tsunoda
Red Bull Racing
Honda RBPT
6
6
6
6
3
3
9
63. G. Russell
Mercedes
Mercedes
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
12. K. Antonelli
Mercedes
Mercedes
5
5
5
5
2
2
3
18. L. Stroll
Aston Martin
Mercedes
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
14. F. Alonso
Aston Martin
Mercedes
5
5
5
5
2
2
3
10. P. Gasly
Alpine
Renault
5
5
5
5
3
3
7
43. F. Colapinto
Alpine
Renault
5
5
5
5
3
3
6
31. E. Ocon
Haas
Ferrari
5
4
4
4
2
2
5
87. O. Bearman
Haas
Ferrari
5
5
5
5
2
3
6
06. A. Hajar
Racing Bulls
Honda RBPT
5
5
5
5
3
3
8
30. L. Lawson
Racing Bulls
Honda RBPT
5
5
5
4
3
3
8
23. A. Albon
Williams
Mercedes
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
55. C. Sainz
Williams
Mercedes
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
27. N. Hülkenberg
Kick Sauber
Ferrari
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
05. G. Bortoleto
Kick Sauber
Ferrari
4
4
4
4
2
2
5
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Qatar Grand Prix: Power Unit Components
The FIA published a list of power unit components fitted to the cars ahead of the start of the weekend in Qatar.