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FIA confirm more George Russell misery as Mercedes star hit with penalty at Brazilian Grand Prix

Mercedes F1 star George Russell has been hit with another grid penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix, the FIA has confirmed.

By Simmey Hannifin Donaldson · GPFans

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:42 PM

Key Things to Know

George Russell received a five-place grid penalty for the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Mercedes fitted Russell's car with its sixth internal combustion engine of the season.
Russell confirmed the grid penalty was a planned move by Mercedes for this race.

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The FIA has confirmed that Mercedes driver George Russell will serve a five-place grid penalty at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Russell incurred the penalty after his team fitted a sixth internal combustion engine of the season, exceeding the permitted allocation under FIA Formula 1 regulations.

Russell stated that the penalty was a planned strategic decision by Mercedes for the race weekend in Sao Paulo. He expressed confidence that he can recover positions during the grand prix, referencing past successful recovery drives at the Interlagos circuit.

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