After nine races, F1 is getting into the thick of things with regard to power unit element usage, so we've updated the allocation before the British GP.

As a reminder, under current regulations, drivers are permitted to use only four of each of the six elements that make up the power unit before grid penalties are imposed.

The first time a fifth element is used, a 10-place grid penalty will be imposed, with a five-place drop imposed the first time a fifth of any of the remaining elements is used.

The first time a sixth element is used, a 10-place grid penalty will be applied, as Mclaren-Honda's drivers know all too well...

Power Element Usage

Driver ICE TC MGU-H MGU-K ES CE
Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton 2 2 2 2 2 2
Valtteri Bottas 2 2 2 2 2 2
Red Bull/TAG Heuer
Daniel Ricciardo 3 3 4 2 2 2
Max Verstappen 3 3 4 2 2 2
Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel 2 4 3 2 2 2
Kimi Räikkönen 2 3 2 2 2 2
Force India/Mercedes
Sergio Pérez 2 2 2 2 1 2
Esteban Ocon 2 2 2 2 2 2
Williams/Mercedes
Felipe Massa 2 2 2 2 2 2
Lance Stroll 2 2 2 2 1 2
McLaren/Honda
Fernando Alonso 5 7 7 5 4 4
Stoffel Vandoorne 4 7 7 4 5 5
Toro Rosso/Renault
Daniil Kvyat 3 3 3 2 3 3
Carlos Sainz 3 3 3 3 2 3
Haas/Ferrari
Romain Grosjean 3 4 3 3 2 2
Kevin Magnussen 3 4 3 3 2 2
Renault
Nico Hülkenberg 3 3 4 2 3 3
Jolyon Palmer 3 4 4 2 3 3
Sauber/Ferrari
Marcus Ericsson 3 3 3 3 2 2
Pascal Wehrlein 3 3 3 3 2 3

Notes:

  • ICE: Internal Combustion Engine
  • TC: Turbo Charger
  • MGU-H: Motor Generator Unit – Heat
  • MGU-K: Motor Generator Unit – Kinetic
  • ES: Energy Store
  • CE: Control Electronics
Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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