Mercedes Confirm Russell Will Serve Grid Penalty, Timing Still Undecided
Mercedes have officially confirmed that George Russell will have to serve a grid drop after exceeding his allotted number of power‑unit components this season, but the team has not yet settled on which Grand Prix will be used for the sanction. 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 at Monza, while…
Aug. 28, 2026, 11:10 a.m.