06/08/2026/AutosportTeam news
Mercedes takes blame for Russell's Monaco GP penalty
Summary
Mercedes has accepted responsibility for the pit-stop error that led to George Russell receiving a drive-through penalty at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Autosport reports that Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has taken responsibility for the pit-stop mistake that resulted in George Russell receiving a drive-through penalty at the Monaco Grand Prix. Russell had already endured a difficult weekend in Monaco after qualifying sixth, behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli in all three qualifying segments.