Russell, Antonelli hit with Bahrain grid penalties

Russell, Antonelli hit with Bahrain grid penalties

George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli were each handed a one-place grid drop at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday, hours after qualifying second and fourth.

Change the starting grid, the Monegasque will start in second position (ANSA)

Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have both been given one-place grid penalties by the stewards in Bahrain.

Bahrain GP qualifying result changes as George Russell punished for 'dodgy' act

George Russell was second fastest in qualifying and Kimi Antonelli fourth but both Mercedes drivers were at risk of a potential penalty with Mercedes accused of breaking the rules

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