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Russell perplexed by his Mercedes straight-line deficit after Belgian GP qualifying
F1TechnicalJuly 18, 2026
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George Russell admitted he remains puzzled by the straight-line performance deficit affecting his Mercedes after qualifying fourth for the Belgian Grand Prix, more than half a second behind team-mate and polesitter Andrea Kimi Antonelli.