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Mercedes acknowledges deployment issues affecting George Russell in Mexico City race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 1:31 PM

Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Mercedes acknowledges deployment issues affecting George Russell in Mexico City race

Summary

Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta stated that deployment issues hindered George Russell at the start of the race in Mexico City. Russell faced difficulties, including a contact penalty, which impacted his performance, ultimately finishing in P6. Resta admitted the team let Russell down and emphasized the need to resolve these issues for future races. Despite securing the drivers' title with Kimi Antonelli, Resta affirmed that Mercedes remains focused on maximizing performance in upcoming events and hopes to clinch the Constructors' Championship in Brazil.

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By the Numbers

•George Russell had deployment issues at the race start.
•Russell finished P6 after overcoming penalties during the race.
•Kimi Antonelli clinched the drivers' title for Mercedes.
•Mercedes aims to improve performance for upcoming races.
•A Constructors' title can be secured with a good finish in Brazil.

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1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Mercedes admits 'we let Russell down' as deployment issues resurface

What they're saying

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Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta explained that the team needs to fix the deployment issues that once again hurt George Russell at the start of the race in Mexico City. Resta began by praising his compatriot Antonelli, who became the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari won his second F1 title in 1953.
— Yahoo Sports

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