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Russell hit with three place grid drop for Sainz clash!

Williams driver George Russell has been given a three place grid penalty for tomorrow's British Grand Prix after his first lap collision with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz during Saturday's sprint qualifying race. It means Russell will have to start Sunday's event from 12th place on the grid. Esteban Ocon moves up to ninth and Sainz to tenth, with Pierre Gasly now set to start from 11th alongside Russell. He was also given a penalty point on his F1 superlicence, putting him on a total of seven for the current 12-month period - five away from an automatic race ban. "It is very unfortunate to get a penalty and I feel that it was a harsh decision," Russell said after learning the stewards'...
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