Mercedes Confirm Russell Will Serve Grid Penalty, Timing Still Undecided
Mercedes have officially confirmed that George Russell will have to serve a grid penalty after exceeding his allocated engine usage for the season, but the team has not yet announced which Grand Prix will host 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 Russell will face a…
Aug. 28, 2026, 11:10 a.m.