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Ricciardo drops another five places with gearbox change

Daniel Ricciardo's Monza grid penalty tally shot up to 25 following Red Bull's decision to replace the Aussie's gearbox on his RB13.

Ricciardo kick-started his Italian Grand Prix weekend with a 20-spot demotion as a result of taking on a sixth MGU-H, and a fifth ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and turbocharger.

The Honey Badger will likely enjoy some good company at the rear of the grid on Sunday, starting with team mate Max Verstappen, Toro Rosso's Carlos Sainz and McLaren's Fernando Alonso who all took on new power units elements and were handed respectively a 15, 10 and 35-place grid drop.

It's grid penalties galore at Monza!

The penalties will be applied in the order in which the drivers first left the pit lane in FP1 yesterday morning, although one fails to see the relevancy in this FIA rule.

Ricciardo's penalty will this be applied first, follwoed by Sainz, Alonso and Verstappen.

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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.