Russell handed five-place grid penalty for sixth engine use

First reported 2 days, 8 hours ago · latest an hour ago

George Russell will drop five places on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix grid after Mercedes fitted a sixth internal combustion engine, exceeding the season limit. The FIA confirmed the penalty, with Russell citing exhaustion from power unit issues.

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How the sources differ

PlanetF1 and Crash.net briefly note the penalty, while Autosport and Motorsport.com detail the engine failure history and Mercedes' strategy. Formula1.com quotes Russell on the decision. The FIA document officially confirms the five-place grid penalty for the sixth ICE use.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most comprehensive coverage, including context on Russell's engine issues and the strategic decision, with an image and no paywall.

FIA documents

Car 63 (George Russell) receives a 5-grid place penalty for using a sixth ICE, breaching F1 regulations.

Russell handed five-place grid penalty for sixth engine use

How the sources differ

FIA documents

Five grid place penalty for Russell for sixth engine use

Coverage

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