# Mercedes Confirms Russell's Singapore Grid Penalty

> George Russell faces grid penalty at Singapore GP after Sepang retirement.
- Title: Mercedes Confirms Russell's Singapore Grid Penalty · Autosport
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: george russell, mercedes, singapore gp, power unit penalty, kimi antonelli, sports, cars, Confirms, Russell's, Singapore, Grid, Penalty
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/russell-suffers-grid-penalty-for-singapore-gp/10862656
- Author: Ed Hardy
- Published: 2026-10-07T09:09:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: george russell, mercedes, singapore gp, f1, power unit penalty, kimi antonelli, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

George Russell will start last in Singapore GP due to engine failure at Sepang.