More penalties for McLaren men

Two-time world champion Spaniard Alonso, seen here, and 2009 champion Briton Button are likely to line up at the back of the grid again for a race where power is essential for a competitive performance

MONZA (ITALY) - Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button face more grid position penalties at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix where Honda is expected to fit their McLaren cars with more new engines, their ninth change this season.

Two-time world champion Spaniard Alonso and 2009 champion Briton Button are likely to line up at the back of the grid again for a race where power is essential for a competitive performance.

Alonso has warned that he expects "a painful weekend" ahead ? but hopes that they will be in better shape at the Singapore race later this month.