George Russell struggles with speed deficit at F1 British GP qualifying
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
George Russell qualified fourth for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, behind teammate Kimi Antonelli and the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Russell expressed confusion over his speed issues, noting he was 17th-fastest in the speed trap at 299.8 km/h. He identified ongoing struggles with straight-line speed, attributing it to a potentially 'draggier car.' Russell has faced a challenging season and started the event feeling at a disadvantage, aiming for improvement in the race.
- •Russell qualified fourth for the British GP at Silverstone.
- •He was 17th-fastest in the speed trap at 299.8 km/h.
- •Russell noted multiple speed issues throughout the weekend.
- •He finished fourth in the previous sprint race behind Antonelli and Hamilton.
- •Russell aims to improve his position during the race.
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — George Russell perplexed by top speed deficit at F1 British GP
- 5:47 PMRacer — Russell puzzled by top speed deficit to Antonelli, McLarens
"George Russell says he has been hampered by a straight-line speed deficit to other Mercedes-powered cars after qualifying fourth at the British Grand Prix.
"The Mercedes driver qualified fourth for Sunday's grand prix, partly caused by his struggles in the speed trap
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 6:48 PMGeorge Russell perplexed by top speed deficit at F1 British GP
The Mercedes driver qualified fourth for Sunday's grand prix, partly caused by his struggles in the speed trap
- RacerJul 4, 2026, 5:47 PMRussell puzzled by top speed deficit to Antonelli, McLarens
George Russell says he has been hampered by a straight-line speed deficit to other Mercedes-powered cars after qualifying fourth at the British Grand Prix.
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