Russell set to use four power-unit components beyond 2026 limits in Singapore
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Russell is set to use a fifth internal combustion engine, a fifth turbocharger and a fifth exhaust set, plus a fourth MGU-K, at the Singapore Grand Prix. The FIA report says their use does not comply with Article B8.2.2, but it is not itself a stewards' penalty decision.
Mercedes driver George Russell is set to use four power-unit components beyond their 2026 season allowances at the Singapore Grand Prix: a fifth internal combustion engine, a fifth turbocharger and a fifth exhaust set, plus a fourth MGU-K. The first three are each one above a limit of four; the MGU-K is one above its limit of three.
FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer's report to the stewards, dated 9 October, says use of the four components does not comply with Article B8.2.2 of the 2026 sporting regulations. It is a technical report, not a penalty decision by the stewards.
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- PRIMARY SOURCEDoc 19 - New PU Elements for this CompetitionFIA F1 decision documents
- PRIMARY SOURCEDoc 10 - PU Elements used per Driver up to nowFIA F1 decision documents
- PRIMARY SOURCEDoc 3 - Power Unit InformationFIA F1 decision documents
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