Lewis Hamilton predicts penalties for Mercedes drivers later this season
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 8:11 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Lewis Hamilton anticipates that Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will receive grid penalties for exceeding power unit component usage later in the 2026 Formula 1 season. Hamilton highlighted the team's reliability issues compared to Ferrari, which he praised for its performance. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges Mercedes faces as the season progresses. Attention now turns to how the team will manage its engine components to avoid further penalties.
- •Hamilton expects grid penalties for Russell and Antonelli.
- •Mercedes has faced reliability problems this season.
- •Ferrari's reliability has been praised by Hamilton.
- •Upcoming races may test Mercedes' engine management strategy.
- 8:11 AMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes pair to get penalties for exceeding engine usage later in F1 season
- 8:11 AMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes pair to get penalties for exceeding engine usage later in F1 season
"Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to face grid penalties for exceeding power unit component usage later in the 2026 Formula 1 season. The seven-time F1 world champion, who initially praised Ferrari’s reliability, put the spotlight on Mercedes given its reliability woes at the start of the season. “Massively impressed,” Hamilton said about ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton says “at some point there must be a penalty” for George Russell or Kimi Antonelli due to Mercedes unreliability and higher use of power unit components
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 7, 2026, 8:11 AMLewis Hamilton expects Mercedes pair to get penalties for exceeding engine usage later in F1 season
Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to face grid penalties for exceeding power unit component usage later in the 2026 Formula 1 season. The seven-time F1 world champion, who initially praised Ferrari’s reliability, put the spotlight on Mercedes given its reliability woes at the start of the season. “Massively impressed,” Hamilton said about ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 8:11 AMLewis Hamilton expects Mercedes pair to get penalties for exceeding engine usage later in F1 season
Lewis Hamilton says “at some point there must be a penalty” for George Russell or Kimi Antonelli due to Mercedes unreliability and higher use of power unit components
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