George Russell handed 40-place grid penalty for Singapore GP

George Russell has been handed a 40-place grid penalty for the Singapore Grand Prix after four power-unit components exceeded their season allowances. The FIA stewards imposed the drop for the next race he participates in, with each additional element counting for 10 grid places.

Russell has used a fifth internal combustion engine, a fifth turbocharger and a fifth exhaust set, each beyond the allowance of four. He has also used a fourth motor-generator unit for kinetic energy (MGU-K), one above the limit of three.

Russell’s exact starting position has not yet been set. If his car is classified in qualifying, he will be allocated a place on the race grid.