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Toto Wolff Confirms Russell Engine Penalty
George Russell faces Singapore GP start penalty after Malaysia engine failure.
In brief
George Russell faces Singapore GP start penalty after Malaysia engine failure. George Russell will start last in Singapore GP race due to engine penalty from Bahrain GP retirement. Originally reported by Motorsport.
George Russell engine penalty confirmed
Toto Wolff confirmed George Russell will receive an engine penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix after retiring on lap 50 of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
“Particularly frustrating”
Russell starts last in Singapore GP
Russell will start Sunday's race from the back of the grid due to the engine penalty, separating him from championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
Championship gap widens
Russell now has 84 points behind his teammate with title hopes effectively over this season.
Wolff focuses on Singapore weekend
Wolff emphasized maximizing opportunities during the final sprint weekend to improve Russell's race chances despite the penalty.
The bottom line
George Russell will start last in Singapore GP race due to engine penalty from Bahrain GP retirement.
