George Russell faces grid penalty for Singapore Grand Prix
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 10:46 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
George Russell is set to start from the back of the grid for the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday. This penalty is a result of his engine failure at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The situation highlights ongoing concerns with Russell's car performance following the incident in Malaysia. As the weekend approaches, teams are preparing their strategies for the race.
- •Russell will start the Singapore Grand Prix from the back of the grid.
- •The penalty stems from an engine failure at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
- •Concerns about car performance are rising ahead of the race.
- 11:38 AMESPN F1 — Sources: Russell set for penalty amid engine woes
"George Russell is set to start Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix from the back of the grid as a knock-on effect of his engine failure at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, sources have told ESPN.
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