Mercedes Confirm Russell Will Serve Grid Penalty, Timing Still Undecided
Mercedes have confirmed that George Russell will have to serve a grid penalty after exceeding his allocated number of power‑unit components this season, but the team has not yet announced which Grand Prix will be chosen 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, and Russell…
Aug. 28, 2026, 11:10 a.m.