George Russell
Mercedes identifies battery fault behind recent F1 DNFs
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Mercedes has traced its recent Formula 1 retirements to a battery problem in the power unit and is developing a permanent fix. The issue caused George Russell to retire while leading the Canadian Grand Prix and Kimi Antonelli to stop from second place in the Barcelona Grand Prix.
George Russell has spoken about his close relationship with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff during the 2026 Formula 1 championship battle.
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Mercedes technical director James Allison has rejected online speculation that the team favours one of its drivers in the 2026 Formula 1 title fight. Allison described the notion as alien to the team's culture during an appearance on the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show.
The Formula 1 paddock has arrived in Spain ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, which begins with practice sessions on Friday 12 June. David Coulthard has backed George Russell to secure a victory this weekend and halt Kimi Antonelli's streak of five consecutive grand prix wins.
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George Russell remains confident of claiming the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship despite trailing Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli by 68 points after the Monaco Grand Prix.
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard says the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix will be a key psychological moment for George Russell as he trails teammate Kimi Antonelli by 20 points in the championship.
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Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' standings by 20 points after four races. George Russell, who won the opening round in Australia, has been outperformed by his Mercedes teammate since then. The situation echoes Lando Norris's early struggles before his 2025 title triumph.
Mercedes withdraws review request over Russell Monaco penalties
onsdag, 17. juni 2026, 18:03Mercedes granted FIA hearing over Russell's Monaco GP penalty
tirsdag, 16. juni 2026, 06:43Mercedes pit stop error costs George Russell in Barcelona
mandag, 15. juni 2026, 18:43Mercedes seeks review of Russell Monaco penalty
lørdag, 13. juni 2026, 06:31Russell becomes biggest victim of Monaco pit lane saga
søndag, 7. juni 2026, 02:23George Russell beyond frustration after Monaco Grand Prix
mandag, 1. juni 2026, 14:38Kimi Antonelli vows fair fight with George Russell
lørdag, 30. mai 2026, 22:12Jamie Chadwick says Russell retirement spared Mercedes team tension
fredag, 29. mai 2026, 22:47Mercedes drivers urge team to trust their racing
søndag, 24. mai 2026, 00:42Mercedes drivers clash during canadian grand prix sprint