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Russell FIA penalty decision reached
The FIA announced a penalty decision for F1 polesitter George Russell after an investigation at the Singapore Grand Prix. Russell secured pole position ahead of Max Verstappen and McLaren drivers despite a confidence-shaking crash during practice. He was summoned, along with Bortoleto, Tsunoda, and Hulkenberg, for a yellow flag infringement post-qualifying. The penalty for not slowing under yellow flags in qualifying is a 10-place grid drop, reducible to 5 places if a driver attempts to slow down, similar to Lewis Hamilton’s case at the Dutch GP. Fortunately, the stewards decided not to take further action against Russell after confirming he slowed appropriately under yellow flag conditions.
Tsunoda, Hulkenberg, and Bortoleto also avoided penalties in Singapore as they were found to have complied with the yellow flag rules. Russell expressed his joy at securing pole position, acknowledging the challenging circumstances and the potential of his car. Despite his past struggles in Singapore, he remains focused on the race ahead and recognizes Verstappen’s strong competition. The FIA’s penalty verdict and other F1 updates, such as Hamilton seeking Ferrari talks and McLaren’s sale announcement, have also been highlighted.
