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George Russell finishes eighth after penalty at US Grand Prix

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 11:23 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

George Russell finishes eighth after penalty at US Grand Prix

Summary

George Russell completed the United States Grand Prix in eighth place after receiving a five-second penalty for gaining an advantage by leaving the track while competing against Oscar Piastri. Following the race, Russell remarked that finishing second in the Formula 1 drivers' championship "doesn't mean anything" to him. The penalty and finish affected his standings as rivals Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc closed the gap in the championship race. With the season continuing, Russell remains focused on improving his performance in upcoming races.

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Key Details

•Russell finished in eighth place at the US Grand Prix.
•He received a five-second penalty during the race.
•He stated championship position doesn't matter to him.
•Hamilton, Verstappen, and Leclerc are closing in on the standings.
•The season continues with more races ahead.

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George Russell says finishing second in the Formula 1 drivers' championship "doesn't mean anything" to him as Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc all close in after the United States Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver finished eighth in Austin after being handed a five-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage while fighting McLaren's Oscar Piastri. The ...Keep reading
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