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George Russell received a drive-through penalty at the F1 Monaco GP, after a “screw it” move on Alex Albon which left the stewards uninpressed.
George Russell received a drive-through penalty at the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix for a contentious move on Alex Albon, impacting their race positions.
The Mercedes driver encountered an electrical power unit glitch in qualifying, relegating him to a challenging 14th starting position for the race.
Teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s qualifying was curtailed by contact with the wall at Nouvelle chicane, placing him just behind Russell on the grid.
The team aimed to implement a strategic maneuver similar to rival teams, yet Russell’s attempt to pass Albon led to the penalty due to track limit violations.
Despite the penalty, Russell expressed contentment with his decision to prioritize the joy of driving on the iconic Monaco circuit.
