George Russell takes combined 60-place grid penalty at Singapore GP

Mercedes swapped his energy store and control electronics.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 4h1 min read

George Russell has received an additional 20-place grid penalty after Mercedes made further PU changes to his energy sto Via @autosport on X

What happened: George Russell has received an additional 20-place grid penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix after Mercedes made further power unit changes. The team replaced his energy store and control electronics unit ahead of the race.

Why it matters: The new changes compound his previous drop, ensuring he will start from the back of the grid. Securing the new parts now allows the team to reset his component pool for the remainder of the season.

By the numbers: The British driver accumulated a total of 60 grid penalty places, stacking an initial 40-place drop with the new 20-place penalty for the electronic components.

What to watch: Watch for his pace starting from the back of the pack on the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

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@autosport 2026-10-11T10:26:30.541479+00:00

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