Russell to start from back of Singapore grid after penalty
Summary
George Russell, a Mercedes Formula 1 driver, will start last in the Singapore Grand Prix because he received a penalty for changing his car's power unit. He qualified eighth but had to retire from third place in the previous race due to engine failure. The penalty affects only Sunday’s main race, not the sprint event on Saturday.Key Facts
- George Russell will start from the back of the grid in the Singapore Grand Prix due to a power-unit penalty.
- The penalty comes after he had to retire from third place in the Bahrain Grand Prix because of engine failure.
- Russell qualified eighth for the Singapore race but must take a new power unit, exceeding allowed engine parts.
- Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff confirmed the penalty and expressed frustration about Russell’s bad luck.
- The penalty does not apply to the sprint race held on Saturday, only the main race on Sunday.
- Russell’s main title rival, Kimi Antonelli, is currently 84 points ahead in the championship.
- Singapore is hosting its final sprint event of the Formula 1 season, with extra points available.
- There are six or seven races left in the season, depending on the safety situation in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
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