Why George Russell will start F1’s Singapore GP from the back of the grid

George Russell has been handed a grid penalty that will see him start the Singapore Grand Prix from the back of the field. The penalty is likely the result of a power unit component change that exceeds the permitted allocation for the season, a common reason for such demotions in Formula 1. Despite the setback, Russell and the Mercedes team will hope to make up positions during the race on the challenging Marina Bay Street Circuit.