George Russell to serve grid penalty later in F1 season

Mercedes has confirmed that George Russell will take a grid penalty later in the 2026 Formula 1 season for exceeding his engine allocation. The team has not determined which race he will serve the penalty at. Russell's retirement in Canada and needing more than the allotted four power units due to unreliability have contributed to this decision. Kimi Antonelli, currently leading the Championship, will start at the back of the field for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix. Mercedes continues to evaluate the situation and the impact on both drivers for the remainder of the season.