Charles Leclerc to serve grid penalty at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc faces a grid penalty in Saudi Arabia (David Davies/PA)

Charles Leclerc’s torrid start to the new season was dealt a further blow on Wednesday when it was confirmed he will serve a grid penalty at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Leclerc retired from the season-opening race in Bahrain while running in third place after his Ferrari engine expired in the latter stages.