Horner now much firmer: 'Penalty for Verstappen is inevitable'

For Sergio Perez, it was a stroke of luck. The driver had to start the British Grand Prix from the backfield after a dramatic qualifying session anyway, which made it a small step to opt for an engine change and thus a start from the pit lane. That way, the Red Bull Racing Mexican was less affected by the associated penalty for exceeding the number of power units allowed in an F1 season.