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Penalty 2 sources

Mercedes confirm Russell engine grid penalty but undecided where

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Mercedes confirmed George Russell will serve an F1 grid penalty for exceeding his engine allocation, but the team has not yet decided at which race. The announcement follows fresh coverage of the ongoing 2026 season.

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How the sources differ

Crash.net leads on the penalty confirmation and uncertainty over the race, while Sky Sports F1 adds that Mercedes are yet to decide where Russell will serve it. Both cover the same story with similar framing.

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