Spanish Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz was penalized for 10th place in the French Grand Prix, the twelfth round of the Formula 1 World Championship, after his team replaced a part on his car, which exceeded the legal limit every year.

The FIA ​​press release said the Italian company installed a third part of the engine control electronics in the Science car, exceeding the two parts allowed for each season.

The change, which is inconsistent with current law, resulted in a penalty of 10 places lost at the start of the Tour de France, which takes place in Le Castellet near Toulon on Sunday.

Sainz is expected to receive a fine this weekend after his red car’s engine failed at the Austrian Grand Prix on the tenth of this month, forcing the son of the Madrid capital to leave his car safely after it caught fire.

Ferrari has had numerous engine reliability issues that have forced its drivers to pull out of several races this season and cost valuable points against Red Bull and Verstappen, who won his first world title last year.