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How did Russell help Mercedes identify the power‑unit software issue?

F1TechnicalJuly 28, 2026

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Mercedes believes it has identified and resolved the technical issue that contributed to George Russell’s recent struggles with power delivery, with deputy technical director Simone Resta confirming that the problem was linked to software settings affecting all cars — but impacting Russell more significantly than teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli.