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FIA says Russell’s sixth engine exceeds 2026 allowance

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The FIA technical delegate says George Russell will start the São Paulo Grand Prix with his sixth new internal combustion engine of 2026, two beyond the allowance of four, and that the engine does not comply with the sporting regulations.

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George Russell will start the São Paulo Grand Prix with his sixth new internal combustion engine of 2026, two beyond the allowance of four. The FIA technical delegate’s report to the stewards says the engine does not comply with Article B8.2.2(a) of the 2026 Formula One Sporting Regulations.

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  1. PRIMARY SOURCEDoc 14 - New PU Elements for this CompetitionFIA F1 decision documents