Mercedes confirms power unit change for Russell following Q3 stoppage

George Russell's car experienced a stoppage during Q3 of the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying on July 25, leading to a change in his power unit. Russell reported a water leak that affected his tyre performance, causing him to finish in seventh place, over half a second behind polesitter Lando Norris. After the incident, Mercedes confirmed a loss of water pressure on Russell's car and opted to replace the damaged unit ahead of the race. The team stated that this change will not incur any penalties, allowing Russell to secure a better starting position, while teammate Kimi Antonelli faces a three-place grid drop for a separate violation.