Update: Russell set for 19th in Singapore despite 60-place grid penalty
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Motorsport.com reports George Russell is expected to start the Singapore GP from 19th despite penalties totalling 60 grid places. The outlet says three rivals are set to start from the pit lane.
George Russell is expected to start the Singapore Grand Prix from 19th despite a cumulative 60-place grid penalty, Motorsport.com reports. The outlet says Isack Hadjar, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are due to start from the pit lane, leaving Russell last among the cars on the asphalt grid.
This is a new report following our earlier article.
The distinct update is Russell’s reported starting position, not another penalty decision.
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- SOURCEGeorge Russell handed another 20-place penalty before the Singapore Grand PrixMotorsport.com F1
- SOURCERussell listed 21st on provisional Singapore GP gridGPBeat · Earlier article; original report remains unchanged
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Source context
Motorsport.com reports the expected pre-race starting position; the supplied item is not a final FIA grid classification.
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