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  "id": 13949128,
  "title": "Russell could take next engine penalty in Las Vegas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/russell-could-take-next-engine-penalty-in-las-vegas-13949128",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T12:04:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/12/russell-could-take-next-engine-penalty-in-las-vegas"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mercedes driver George Russell could face yet another engine penalty at the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix, potentially handing over the Formula One championship title to his teammate Kimi Antonelli. The 20-year-old Italian, who has already secured eight wins this year, is on course to become Italy's first champion since 1953, provided he can outscore George Russell and Lewis Hamilton by the time the season concludes. Antonelli will clinch his maiden title if he triumphs at Austin, Texas, before the Las Vegas race takes place. However, if Mercedes opt to take the engine change in Las Vegas, it could provide Russell with a more favorable opportunity to earn critical points and keep the championship race alive.",
  "summary": "The British driver started at the back of the grid in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix after exceeding his season's allocation of power units.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Russell could take next engine penalty in Las Vegas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/russell-could-take-next-engine-penalty-in-las-vegas",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:04:53.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}