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Russell penalty, Singapore GP 202640-place grid penalty for changes to power unit components
OutcomeDrop of 40 grid positions in the next Race in which the driver participates
Infringement · Published
- Driver
- Russell
- What happened
- The following Power Unit elements have been used: 5th Engine (ICE) 5th Turbocharger (TC) 5th Exhaust Set (EXH) 4th MGU-K
- What this outcome means
- Grid penalty explained →
- Regulation cited
- Art. B8.2.2, Art. B8.2.8, Art. B2.5.4b.iv
- Stewards' reasoning
- The penalty is imposed in accordance with Article B8.2.8 of the FIA F1 Regulations. The use of each additional element in this case carries a 10 grid place penalty therefore there is an accumulation of 40 places. Subject to Russell being classified in the results of Qualifying, Russell will be allocated a grid position in the Race in accordance with Article B2.5.4b.iv of the FIA F1 Regulations.
Source: FIA stewards' decision document (PDF, fia.com). The Time Penalty links to the official document and, where it can, summarises the outcome in a sentence; it does not host or alter the document.
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