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F1·PREVIEW·October 9, 2026 05:30 AM ET

Russell to take grid penalty for Singapore Grand Prix

Back-of-grid start follows Sepang engine failure.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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A reminder that George will be taking a grid penalty for Sunday's race 👉 https://t.co/1qvc6pBgQC #F1 #SingaporeGP Via @F1 on X

What happened: George Russell will serve a grid penalty in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix. Mercedes issued a reminder regarding the starting position drop ahead of the race.

Why it matters: Russell takes a back-of-grid start following an engine failure last weekend at Sepang. Mercedes is running him on an older specification as part of a split test.

What to watch: Mercedes will evaluate the split-spec data throughout the remainder of the Singapore weekend.

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