George Russell struggles with engine issues at Hungarian Grand Prix
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
George Russell encountered difficulties at the Hungarian Grand Prix when his engine began "revving all over the place" just before the race commenced. This challenge contributed to a slow start for Russell, who is seeking to improve after previous setbacks. The race is currently still in progress, with further developments expected as it unfolds. Russell's performance in this event could impact his standing in the championship.
- •George Russell's slow start linked to engine revving issues
- •Incident occurred just before the start of the race
- •The Hungarian Grand Prix is currently underway
- •Russell aims to overcome recent performance challenges
- 3:15 PMAutosport — The data behind Russell’s engine software issue that caused his Hungarian GP slow start
- 3:10 PMMotorsport.com — How engine software issue caused George Russell's slow start at Hungarian GP
- 8:03 PMESPN F1 — Russell's bad luck continues in Hungary
"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 ...Keep reading
"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 ...Keep reading
"George Russell's slow start to the Hungarian Grand Prix was caused by his engine "revving all over the place" just before the lights went out.
Sources
External links- AutosportJul 27, 2026, 3:15 PMThe data behind Russell’s engine software issue that caused his Hungarian GP slow start
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 ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 27, 2026, 3:10 PMHow engine software issue caused George Russell's slow start at Hungarian GP
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 ...Keep reading
- ESPN F1Jul 26, 2026, 8:03 PMRussell's bad luck continues in Hungary
George Russell's slow start to the Hungarian Grand Prix was caused by his engine "revving all over the place" just before the lights went out.
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