George Russell receives 40-place grid penalty at Singapore Grand Prix
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Updated Oct 10
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What happened
Max Verstappen took pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, setting the fastest time. George Russell received a 40-place grid penalty from the FIA. Verstappen was investigated for overtaking Lewis Hamilton under yellow flags, but the stewards accepted his explanation that braking would have prevented an unsafe situation.
From cyprus-mail.com, planetf1.com
Why it matters
The penalty affects George Russell's starting position. Russell's recent mechanical retirement in Bahrain caused him to fall 84 points behind Andrea Kimi Antonelli in the drivers’ championship.
From planetf1.com
Who's involved
- Max VerstappenTook pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix.
- George RussellReceived a 40-place grid penalty from the FIA.
- Andrea Kimi AntonelliIs currently leading George Russell by 84 points in the championship.
- Lewis HamiltonWas involved in an incident investigated by the stewards.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Russell's crash at the Singapore GP helped Verstappen gain position and Antonelli extend his lead.1 source
Verstappen took pole and was investigated for overtaking Hamilton, while Russell received a grid penalty.1 source
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The entities involved
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Max Verstappen
Dutch and Belgian racing driver
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George Russell
British racing driver (born 1998)
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Related events
- Kimi Antonelli became the first Italian F1 champion at the Mexico City Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen finished ahead of him.
- During a race, Leclerc attacked Hamilton, and Verstappen overtook Hamilton after a penalty, with both Leclerc and Hamilton driving for Ferrari.
- Kimi Antonelli is leading the championship standings, holding a 50-point advantage over teammate George Russell and increasing his lead over Lewis Hamilton.
- Verstappen had an incident with Lawson, while Leclerc qualified ahead of him, and Norris finished ahead of Hadjar in the race.
- Discussion centers on Andrea Antonelli's potential to succeed in F1, viewed as a potential new Italian champion and the current standard for drivers.