George Russell and Kimi Antonelli both hit with grid penalties at the Bahrain Grand Prix

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Both Mercedes drivers were given grid penalties after qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Here is why

Mercedes enjoyed a strong qualifying session Saturday at the Bahrain Grand Prix, as George Russell finished second and young teammate Kimi Antonelli finished fourth.

But neither driver will be starting there.

Both Russell and Antonelli were assessed one-place grid penalties for their failure to follow the race director’s instructions...