Mercedes drivers receive new power units for Spanish GP

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Mercedes has allocated new power units to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

The Brackley squad's engine swap includes for each driver a new Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), a new Turbocharger, Motor Generator Unit-Heat (MGU-H) and Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic (MGU-K).

Read also: McLaren, Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo top updates in Barcelona

Mercedes has also fitted a new Exhaust System to both its cars. As the changes are the first undertaken by the team this season, no penalties apply.

In addition to Mercedes, Alfa Romeo has fitted a new MGU-K and exhaust system to Guanyu Zhou's PU, while Red Bull has added a new Exhaust System to Sergio Perez's pool of hardware.

Finally, Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel is running a new Energy Store.

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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.