Nico Hulkenberg takes new Renault engine for Austrian GP
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Renault has confirmed Nico Hulkenberg will take a new engine for the Austrian Grand Prix. The German will use Renault's new Spec-B. McLaren has also installed this new engine inside Carlos Sainz's car. For doing this, Hulkenberg will get a five-place grid penalty.
NEWS : Nico will take the new Spec B ICE today. This will result in a five place grid penalty as it’s the fifth element used so far this year. #RSspirit #AustrianGP pic.twitter.com/L4Ikgw7DaE
— Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) June 29, 2019
The Renault mechanics were extra busy last night as they needed to fix a problem with the DRS on both Hulkenberg's and Daniel Ricciardo's car. The DRS flap was vibrating once it was opened.
Alex Albon, and Sainz are set to start the race at the back of the grid because they are both taking new engines which push them over the limit.