Mercedes has been fined $5,589 after driver George Russell left the Mexican Grand Prix without fulfilling his media obligations, race stewards announced on Monday.
The incident occurred following the race in Mexico City on November 2, 2026, when Russell departed the circuit without speaking to the press. Formula 1 regulations require drivers to participate in post-session media activities, and the team was held responsible for the breach.
The fine is relatively minor in the context of the sport, but it underscores the importance of media commitments for competitors and teams alike.
