Mercedes suspects a power unit issue after a potential podium slips away.
George Russell was running towards a podium when his Mercedes stopped during the closing Safety Car period in Malaysia. The team reported a suspected power unit problem.
Formula 1’s post-race report records his third retirement of the campaign. With Antonelli finishing second, Russell now trails his team mate by 84 points. The failure’s precise cause was not confirmed in the cited report.
Source published: 04 October 2026, 12:32 UTC