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Mercedes overruled Russell when he urged them to serve five-second penalty | Formula 1

RaceFansJune 8, 2026

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Mercedes told George Russell he had served his five second penalty before the stewards decided he hadn't and issued a tougher sanction.
Mercedes overruled Russell when he urged them to serve five-second penalty | Formula 1 | Torqlytics