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Daniel Ricciardo, Brendon Hartley hit with grid penalties in Mexico

MEXICO CITY -- Daniel Ricciardo and Brendon Hartley have both been handed 20-place grid drops for engine changes ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.

Both drivers have had multiple new components fitted to their cars. Ricciardo has taken his seventh MGU-H (worth 10 places) and his sixth turbocharger and internal combustion engine (both worth five places), while Hartley's car has been fitted with its seventh MGU-H and ICE (worth 15 combined) and a sixth turbocharger.

Ricciardo struggled on Saturday and qualified seventh, over a second down on Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen, who earned himself a spot on the front row.