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Sainz to start French GP from the back for engine penalties

AP

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr. Will start Sunday's French Grand Prix from the back of the grid after multiple engine-part changes on Saturday.

The Spaniard's engine caught fire near the end of the last race in Austria two weeks ago. He was handed a 10-place grid penalty Friday because Ferrari changed the power unit, and extra engine changes Saturday sent him to the last row with Kevin Magnussen, whose Haas team made similar engine changes.

World champion Max Verstappen comfortably led Saturday's third practice session for Red Bull from Sainz and his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, with seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton fourth ahead of qualifying later

 Saturday.