George Russell Retires from Malaysia GP with Power Unit Failure
Mercedes driver George Russell retired from the Malaysia GP while running third under the safety car after a power unit failure.
George Russell was running third under the safety car with five laps to go at the Sepang International Circuit when a power unit failure forced him to pull over at the Turn 1 entry.
His retirement is expected to have huge consequences for his 2026 campaign, especially regarding the ADUO partnership.
Although the event is called the Bahrain Grand Prix, it took place in Malaysia at Sepang, making it a unique naming situation for the season.