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Toto Wolff confirms George Russell engine penalty for Singapore GP: “Particularly frustrating”

Toto Wolff has confirmed George Russell will indeed be taking an engine penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend. This means the Briton will be starting Sunday's race from the very back of the grid after he was forced…

By Alex Harrington · Motorsport

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 9:45 AM

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George Russell will start at the back of the grid for the Singapore Grand Prix due to an engine penalty.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff called the penalty frustrating following Russell's late-race engine failure in the previous round.
Russell now sits 84 points behind Mercedes teammate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the standings.

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that George Russell will receive an engine penalty and start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix. The penalty follows an engine failure on Russell's fourth power unit of the season, which forced him to retire on lap 50 of the previous race.

Wolff expressed frustration with the setback, emphasizing that the team aims to maximize their opportunities during the sprint race weekend. Russell now sits 84 points behind his teammate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' standings, further denting his championship hopes on a demanding street circuit where overtaking is traditionally difficult.

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Toto Wolff confirms George Russell engine penalty for Singapore GP: “Particularly frustrating”

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