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Mercedes Fined $5,589 After George Russell Skips Mexican GP Media Duties

Mercedes Fined $5,589 After George Russell Skips Mexican GP Media Duties
Championships & Races · 20:02:09 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Mercedes has been fined $5,589 after driver George Russell left the Mexican Grand Prix without fulfilling mandatory media obligations, the FIA announced.

The penalty was imposed following the race in Mexico City, where Russell departed the circuit without speaking to the press as required by Formula 1 regulations.

The fine is relatively minor in the context of the sport, but underscores the strict enforcement of media duties for all competitors.

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