{"id":2242889,"date":"2026-11-06T15:25:26","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242889"},"modified":"2026-11-06T15:25:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T12:25:26","slug":"george-russell-to-take-f1-grid-penalty-at-brazil-gp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242889","title":{"rendered":"George Russell to take F1 grid penalty at Brazil GP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451218_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>George Russell to take F1 grid penalty at Brazil GP<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>George Russell will serve a grid penalty in Brazil this weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-11-06T15:25:26+00:00\">06 Nov 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451218_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451218_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451218_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451218_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451218_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451218_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451218_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451218_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451218_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>George Russell will take a grid penalty in Brazil<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>George Russell will take a five-place grid penalty at this weekend\u2019s Sao Paulo Grand Prix for moving onto a fresh Mercedes engine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes has fitted a new internal combustion engine in the 28-year-old Briton\u2019s W17, triggering an automatic five-place grid drop.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A penalty was always expected for Russell following his power unit failure in Malaysia, though when it would be had not been decided.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It marks Russell\u2019s second grid drop in four races after he served a 60-place penalty for wholesale power unit changes in Singapore.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Russell will drop five places from where he qualifies in Brazil<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Mercedes and Russell have ultimately decided to take the hit at Interlagos in Brazil this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We always had to take a grid penalty at some point between Singapore and the end of the season,&#8221; Russell explained.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We felt like this was a good place to take it. Lewis [Hamilton] had a big grid penalty here a number of years ago [in 2021] and did pretty well.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Five places doesn&#8217;t seem that bad and we\u2019ll try to come back through.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes is yet to debut its new ADUO engine upgrade and it is not guaranteed to be introduced before the end of the 2026 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-b0be2a9a72fb062e2a9fb3489d611bbc78092489d111cacd83586e6887a65d51\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>New F1 champion Kimi Antonelli fastest in second Brazil GP practice<\/li>\n<li>Lando Norris sets Brazil GP first practice pace in upgraded McLaren<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Russell and his mechanics in the Mercedes garage in Brazil<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The German manufacturer can wrap up the constructors\u2019 championship in Brazil if it outscores Ferrari by three points or more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Andrea Kimi Antonelli wrapped up the drivers\u2019 title with a third-place finish at last weekend\u2019s Mexico City Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In doing so, Antonelli became F1\u2019s youngest-ever world champion at the age of just 20.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Russell finished sixth at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodr\u00edguez as his championship officially ended. 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following his power unit failure in Malaysia, though when it would be had not been decided.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It marks Russell\u2019s second grid drop in four races after he served a 60-place penalty for wholesale power unit changes in Singapore.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 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Brazil this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We always had to take a grid penalty at some point between Singapore and the end of the season,&#8221; Russell explained.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We felt like this was a good place to take it. Lewis [Hamilton] had a big grid penalty here a number of years ago [in 2021] and did pretty well.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Five places doesn&#8217;t seem that bad and we\u2019ll try to come back through.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes is yet to debut its new ADUO engine upgrade and it is not guaranteed to be introduced before the end of the 2026 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-b0be2a9a72fb062e2a9fb3489d611bbc78092489d111cacd83586e6887a65d51\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>New F1 champion Kimi Antonelli fastest in second Brazil GP practice<\/li>\n<li>Lando Norris sets Brazil GP first practice pace in upgraded McLaren<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Russell and his mechanics in the Mercedes garage in Brazil<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The German manufacturer can wrap up the constructors\u2019 championship in Brazil if it outscores Ferrari by three points or more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Andrea Kimi Antonelli wrapped up the drivers\u2019 title with a third-place finish at last weekend\u2019s Mexico City Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In doing so, Antonelli became F1\u2019s youngest-ever world champion at the age of just 20.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Russell finished sixth at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodr\u00edguez as his championship officially ended. He has slipped to fourth in the drivers\u2019 standings with four races remaining.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Never miss an update.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Stay up to speed with the latest F1 news and analysis, delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>George Russell will take a five-place grid penalty at this weekend\u2019s Sao Paulo Grand Prix for moving onto a fresh Mercedes engine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes has fitted a new internal combustion engine in the 28-year-old Briton\u2019s W17, triggering an automatic five-place grid drop.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A penalty was always expected for Russell following his power unit failure in Malaysia, though when it would be had not been decided.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It marks Russell\u2019s second grid drop in four races after he served a 60-place penalty for wholesale power unit changes in Singapore.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1449798_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Russell will drop five places from where he qualifies in Brazil<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Mercedes and Russell have ultimately decided to take the hit at Interlagos in Brazil this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We always had to take a grid penalty at some point between Singapore and the end of the season,&#8221; Russell explained.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We felt like this was a good place to take it. Lewis [Hamilton] had a big grid penalty here a number of years ago [in 2021] and did pretty well.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Five places doesn&#8217;t seem that bad and we\u2019ll try to come back through.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mercedes is yet to debut its new ADUO engine upgrade and it is not guaranteed to be introduced before the end of the 2026 season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-b0be2a9a72fb062e2a9fb3489d611bbc78092489d111cacd83586e6887a65d51\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>New F1 champion Kimi Antonelli fastest in second Brazil GP practice<\/li>\n<li>Lando Norris sets Brazil GP first practice pace in upgraded McLaren<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-11\/xpb_1451241_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Russell and his mechanics in the Mercedes garage in Brazil<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The German manufacturer can wrap up the constructors\u2019 championship in Brazil if it outscores Ferrari by three points or more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Andrea Kimi Antonelli wrapped up the drivers\u2019 title with a third-place finish at last weekend\u2019s Mexico City Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In doing so, Antonelli became F1\u2019s youngest-ever world champion at the age of just 20.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Russell finished sixth at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodr\u00edguez as his championship officially ended. 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