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George Russell Gets Five-Place Penalty
Mercedes driver George Russell takes five-place grid penalty at Sao Paulo GP for engine change.
In brief
Mercedes driver George Russell takes five-place grid penalty at Sao Paulo GP for engine change. George Russell will start Sunday's race sixth after a five-place grid penalty for using a fresh Mercedes engine. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Penalty for Engine Change
George Russell will take a five-place grid penalty at this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix for use of a fresh Mercedes engine.
Previous Engine Issue
Russell took a fifth engine of the season at last month's Singapore GP, dropping him to the back of the field.
Grid Penalty Details
The penalty triggers a five-place demotion, not an additional engine change penalty.
Championship Implications
Mercedes will secure the constructors' championship if they outscore Ferrari by three or more points.
Russell's Statement
Russell said: 'I mean we always had to take a grid penalty at some point.
“I mean we always had to take a grid penalty at some point. Obviously we took one in Singapore but from Singapore until the end of the season, we felt this was a good place to take it.”
At a glance
George Russell will start Sunday's race sixth after a five-place grid penalty for using a fresh Mercedes engine.
