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Russell receives 'harsh' three-place grid penalty

George Russell has picked up a three-place grid penalty following his opening lap collision with Carlos Sainz during Sprint Qualifying for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. After securing an incredible eighth place in qualifying, Russell and Sainz tangled coming out of Brooklands on lap one of the inaugural sprint session, with the Spaniard losing numerous places as a result. The incident was investigated during Sprint Qualifying, before the race director confirmed it would be looked at further after the conclusion of the session. Sainz was able to recover to finish 11th, while Russell held on to ninth, but will now start Sunday's Grand Prix from 12th. The stewards ruling said: 'Cars...
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