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Mercedes Confirms Russell's Singapore Grid Penalty
George Russell faces grid penalty at Singapore GP after Sepang retirement.
In brief
George Russell faces grid penalty at Singapore GP after Sepang retirement. George Russell will start last in Singapore GP due to engine failure at Sepang. Originally reported by Autosport.
Mercedes confirms grid penalty
Mercedes has confirmed George Russell will take a grid penalty at Singapore GP following his retirement in Malaysia.
Power unit failure at Sepang
Russell was running third under safety car but pulled over at Turn 1 with five laps remaining due to power unit failure at Sepang.
Grid penalty consequence
Russell will start at the back of the grid at Marina Bay with a penalty for using four engines this season.
Team boss Wolff's statement
Team boss Toto Wolff said Russell faces a grid penalty after driving well but needs to fight back through the field.
Championship deficit impact
Russell now trails Kimi Antonelli by 84 points with seven rounds remaining in the championship.
Mercedes' strategy for Singapore
Mercedes plans to evaluate engine updates and previous specifications at Singapore to improve performance.
Here's the gist
George Russell will start last in Singapore GP due to engine failure at Sepang.
