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Mercedes drivers facing 'almost inevitable' F1 grid penalties

Mercedes drivers facing 'almost inevitable' F1 grid penalties

2 sources·Updated 1 hr ago·125 pts

TL;DR

Mercedes plans a major upgrade at Zandvoort but faces engine penalty risks for Russell and Antonelli later this season.

  • Mercedes will bring a sizeable upgrade to the Zandvoort GP.
  • Engine penalties are anticipated for both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
  • Penalties could impact Mercedes' strategic plans in the second half of the season.

From The Race · 1 day ago

Mercedes is anticipating the need to take engine penalties with both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in the upcoming second half of the season

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Who had it first
The Race published first. GPBlog followed 32 hours later.
Where the sources differ
The Race reports Mercedes anticipates engine penalties for Russell and Antonelli; GPBlog emphasizes the upgrade and penalty risk.