George Russell plans engine penalty for upcoming Mercedes power unit upgrade
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 8:57 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
George Russell confirmed his intention to accept a grid penalty when Mercedes introduces its latest power unit upgrade later this season. The team has already exceeded its permitted engine allowance for the 2026 campaign. Kimi Antonelli recently navigated a back-of-the-grid penalty in Monza by starting 19th and working through the field to secure a victory. Mercedes remains in a position where both primary drivers will likely surpass the season's engine limit. Russell intends to time his penalty to coincide with the rollout of the upgraded power unit. No specific date for the implementation has been confirmed by the team.
- •George Russell expects to take a grid penalty for an engine upgrade.
- •Mercedes drivers have surpassed their 2026 power unit allowance.
- •Kimi Antonelli overcame a back-of-the-grid start to win at Monza.
- •The team strategy involves timing penalties around technical improvements.
- 8:57 AMAutosport — Russell set to take F1 engine penalty after Mercedes introduces power unit upgrade
- 8:55 AMMotorsport.com — George Russell reveals when he’ll take his own F1 engine penalty
"George Russell says he will take an engine penalty when Mercedes introduces its upgraded Formula 1 power unit. Both Mercedes drivers have exceeded or are expected to exceed their power unit allowance for the 2026 season. Kimi Antonelli did so last weekend in Monza, where he took a back-of-the-grid penalty and scythed his way through the field to take a historic victory from 19th. Russell ...Keep reading
"George Russell says he will take an engine penalty when Mercedes introduces its upgraded Formula 1 power unit. Both Mercedes drivers have exceeded or are expected to exceed their power unit allowance for the 2026 season. Kimi Antonelli did so last weekend in Monza, where he took a back-of-the-grid penalty and scythed his way through the field to take a historic victory from 19th. Russell ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 11, 2026, 8:57 AMRussell set to take F1 engine penalty after Mercedes introduces power unit upgrade
George Russell says he will take an engine penalty when Mercedes introduces its upgraded Formula 1 power unit. Both Mercedes drivers have exceeded or are expected to exceed their power unit allowance for the 2026 season. Kimi Antonelli did so last weekend in Monza, where he took a back-of-the-grid penalty and scythed his way through the field to take a historic victory from 19th. Russell ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 11, 2026, 8:55 AMGeorge Russell reveals when he’ll take his own F1 engine penalty
George Russell says he will take an engine penalty when Mercedes introduces its upgraded Formula 1 power unit. Both Mercedes drivers have exceeded or are expected to exceed their power unit allowance for the 2026 season. Kimi Antonelli did so last weekend in Monza, where he took a back-of-the-grid penalty and scythed his way through the field to take a historic victory from 19th. Russell ...Keep reading
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