Carlos Sainz will endure grid penalties in the upcoming Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix due to exceeding engine allocations for the season. The Spaniard is set to get an engine upgrade for the weekend, similarly, Scuderia Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc also started from the back of the grid in the Russian Grand Prix.

Via Reuturs:

“As was the case for Charles Leclerc in Russia, in Turkey Carlos Sainz will take a completely new power unit fitted with the new hybrid system,”

“Therefore he will start from the back of the grid with the aim of climbing up the order to try and score some points.”

Notably, Ferrari team principal, Mattia Binotto, will not be in attendance in Turkey, but will instead remain in the Maranello factory to focus on the development of the 2022 Formula 1 car.

“He will of course follow all sessions and the race from the Remote Garage, with a permanent link to the team at Istanbul Park,”

Coming off a stellar performance in the Russian GP,  securing a podium finish or Ferrari through excellent racecraft and team communication, Sainz looks to continue on magnificent form despite these penalties. Ferrari will still look to score as many points as they can in order to jump McLaren in the F1 constructors' standings. The Woking-based team has a 17.5 points advantage on the Prancing Horses.