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The data behind Russell’s engine software issue that caused his Hungarian GP slow start

AutosportJuly 27, 2026

Curated for Torqlytics readers — aggregated from trusted F1 publishers, not original reporting.


George Russell suffered a Mercedes Formula 1 engine software issue that put the revs out of control while on the Hungarian Grand Prix grid and triggered his slow start.On Saturday, a water leak caused by hitting a kerb destroyed his engine, forcing Mercedes into an engine change ahead of the race. But on the grid an issue at the start triggered anti‑stall, costing him several positions and ...