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F1·BREAKING·November 1, 2026 03:26 PM ET

Russell penalized 10 seconds for opening-lap clash with Hadjar in Mexico City

The incident sent the Red Bull into a spin at Turn 6.

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TEN-SECOND PENALTY 🚨 Russell is handed a time penalty for this clash with Hadjar on the first lap ⬇️ #F1 #MexicoGP Via @F1 on X

What happened: Race stewards assessed George Russell a 10-second time penalty following an opening-lap collision with Hadjar at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The contact occurred on the first lap and sent the Red Bull car into a spin at Turn 6.

Why it matters: Russell had started from second on the grid but took the chequered flag in fifth place. The time penalty dropped him down the order as Charles Leclerc claimed victory ahead of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

What to watch: Formula 1 officials will confirm final race classifications and penalty applications ahead of the next round of the 2026 season.

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