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Mercedes: Software issue “affected George more than Kimi”
Motorsport.comJuly 25, 2026
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Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta has delved into George Russell’s recent woes, as the team identified a software issue compounded by the Briton’s older power unit.Russell and his squad have been mystified by a lack of top speed relative to team-mate Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps. Mercedes’ lead racer attempted to tweak his driving style, to no avail ...