# Russell gets grid penalty for Singapore

> George Russell faces 10-place grid penalty at Singapore due to power unit failure in Malaysia.
- Title: Russell gets grid penalty for Singapore · Autosport | Shortify
- Summary: George Russell faces 10-place grid penalty at Singapore due to power unit failure in Malaysia. George Russell will start 10 places back at Singapore Grand…
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- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/russell-to-take-grid-penalty-in-singapore-due-to-sepang-retirement/10862556
- Author: Ed Hardy
- Published: 2026-10-06T14:45:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: george russell, mercedes, formula 1, singapore grand prix, power unit, grid penalty, f1, sports, cars
## Mercedes driver retires in Malaysia
George Russell retired from Malaysia Grand Prix due to power unit failure with five laps remaining.
## Needs new power unit for Singapore
Russell requires a new power unit for singapore race after four units used in 2026 season.
## 10-place grid penalty
Any additional power unit changes incur 10-place grid penalty under 2026 rules.
## Singapore circuit challenges
Singapore street circuit is difficult to overtake on making starting position critical for russell.
## Championship gap
Russell trails kim antonelli by 84 points in championship standings.
## Mercedes reliability issues
Mercedes has experienced power unit failures at multiple races including barcelona and montreal.
## Key takeaway

George Russell will start 10 places back at Singapore Grand Prix after Mercedes power unit failure in Malaysia.