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Sports · Formula 1 · 8 outlets (L 0 · C 0 · R 0 · 8 not rated)

Mercedes fined after Russell skips media duties at Mexican GP

George Russell skipped his post-race media duties after the Mexico City Grand Prix, and stewards fined Mercedes as a result.⁠[12, 13] Mercedes said a deployment issue spoiled Russell's start; he had started second after missing pole to Lewis Hamilton by 0.009 seconds, and he later received a 10-second penalty for a first-lap incident.⁠[5]

Team principal Toto Wolff apologised to Russell, saying the team had "let him down", and described his driver as suffering a "catastrophic moment".⁠[3, 5] Russell's teammate Kimi Antonelli celebrated winning the world championship at the same race.⁠[3, 15]

Covered by BBC News, Crash.net, ESPN and 5 more

Read first Wolff: Russell faces 'catastrophic moment' · ESPN

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        1. 1 BBC News · Not rated · Nov 2, 4:16 p.m. ETRussell says F1 title loss 'tough to deal with'
        2. 2 Crash.net · Not rated · Nov 2, 6:45 a.m. ETMercedes fined after ‘distraught’ George Russell skipped post-race media duties at Mexico GP
        3. 3 ESPN · Not rated · Nov 2, 5:13 a.m. ETWolff: Russell faces 'catastrophic moment'
        4. 4 ESPN · Not rated · Nov 2, 4:25 p.m. ETRussell: More bad days than good this season
        5. 5 Motorsport.com · Not rated · Nov 1, 7:22 p.m. ETToto Wolff apologises to George Russell after Mercedes "let him down" at Mexican GP
        6. 6 Motorsport.com · Not rated · Nov 2, 8:26 a.m. ETMercedes fined for George Russell skipping F1 Mexico GP media duties
        7. 7 Motorsport.com · Not rated · Nov 2, 10:39 a.m. ETToto Wolff explains George Russell's media absence after Mexican GP disappointment
        8. 8 Motorsport.com · Not rated · Nov 2, 3:26 p.m. ETGeorge Russell breaks silence with heartfelt message after Kimi Antonelli's F1 title win
        9. 9 PlanetF1 · Not rated · Nov 1, 9:09 p.m. ETFIA confirms Mercedes punishment after new Russell Mexican GP investigation
        10. 10 PlanetF1 · Not rated · Nov 2, 9:51 a.m. ETGeorge Russell ‘distraught’ as Mercedes explains media absence
        11. 11 PlanetF1 · Not rated · Nov 2, 3:06 p.m. ETGeorge Russell breaks silence after Kimi Antonelli seals F1 2026 title
        12. 12 RaceFans · Not rated · Nov 2, 3:11 a.m. ETMercedes fined as Russell skips media duties after power unit frustration | Formula 1
        13. 13 RacingNews365 · Not rated · Nov 2, 5:30 a.m. ETMercedes confirm reason behind early George Russell Mexico disappearance
        14. 14 RacingNews365 · Not rated · Nov 2, 8:50 a.m. ETGeorge Russell handed clear instruction after 'scary' title defeat
        15. 15 The Race · Not rated · Nov 1, 8:52 p.m. ETMercedes explains 'distraught' Russell's post-race absence after fine
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