Alfa Romeo and Haas supplied with new-spec Ferrari engine

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Ferrari has entrusted its latest-spec power unit to customer teams Alfa Romeo and Haas, while the Scuderia will likely run the new engine at Monza.

Both Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean are running the new unit at Spa while only Antonio Giovinazzi will have the updated hardware at Alfa Romeo.

All three drivers remain clear of any grid penalties at Spa following the change, and so will Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc at Monza next week.

Renault follows rivals with engine upgrade, and penalties

But Kimi Raikkonen's switch at the Italian Grand Prix will lead to a grid demotion as the Finn has already reached the limit of each PU element.

Ferrari's decision to supply its latest engine to its customers teams means that all manufacturers are running updated units at Spa.

Renault's Nico Hulkenberg and Daniel Ricciardo, as well as McLaren's Carlos Sainz, are all set for a five-spot grid drop following their adoption of the French manufacturer's Spec-C engine.

Honda-powered drivers with updated engines Alex Albon and Dany Kvyat, as well as Mercedes-powered Lance Stroll will line up at the back of the grid following multiple engine changes.

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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.