Mercedes Confirm Russell Will Serve Grid Penalty, Yet to Choose Which Race
Mercedes have officially confirmed that George Russell will have to serve a grid drop for exceeding his allotted engine units, but the team has not yet decided at which Grand Prix the sanction will be applied. The decision comes as the championship leader, Kimi Antonelli, is set to start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix in Monza, while Russell will also face a similar …
Aug. 28, 2026, 11:10 a.m.