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Motorsport.com report that had there been any chance of his damaged engine from the Canadian Grand Prix been salvageable, it would have been returned to the team by now. It means the 61-time race winner is faced with the prospect of being handed a 10-place grid penalty.
With Norris emerging as a surprise challenger to Verstappen’s dominance this season, any drop could prove to be significant in what is becoming a frequent fight with McLaren for race wins.