Mercedes investigates George Russell's energy deployment issues at Belgian GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 9:37 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Mercedes continues to analyze George Russell's energy deployment problems during the Belgian Grand Prix, which persisted despite adjustments to his driving style. The team observed a notable performance gap between Russell and teammate Kimi Antonelli, who secured pole position. Russell was frustrated by a lack of straight-line speed, citing a software glitch that affected energy deployment. After a difficult start, he was involved in an incident with Lewis Hamilton that ended his race early. Mercedes' deputy technical director Simone Resta emphasized the ongoing challenges posed by new regulations and the need for further investigation ahead of the next race in Hungary.
- •George Russell struggles with energy deployment issues at the Belgian GP.
- •Kimi Antonelli qualifies on pole, Russell starts fourth.
- •Russell cites a gap in straight-line speed compared to Antonelli.
- •Both Mercedes cars faced a software glitch affecting energy distribution.
- •Russell's race ended early after contact with Lewis Hamilton.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mercedes ‘Struggling to Understand’ George Russell’s Biggest F1 Issue
- 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — Mercedes "still struggling" to understand George Russell's deployment issues
- 9:37 AMMotorsport.com — Mercedes "still struggling" to understand George Russell's deployment issues
"Mercedes is still trying to figure out why George Russell has been having more energy deployment issues at Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix despite tweaking his driving style, after he kept losing time to his team-mate on the straights. Russell's side of the Mercedes garage has been mystified by a lack of energy deployment and hence top speed on power-sensitive circuits, which already manifested ...Keep reading
"With driving style changes not fully solving George Russell' energy deployment problems, the Mercedes Formula 1 team is still seeking a definitive solution
"Mercedes driver George Russell has been dealing with a rollercoaster season thus far, but a technical issue is making things worse.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 8:00 AMMercedes ‘Struggling to Understand’ George Russell’s Biggest F1 Issue
Mercedes driver George Russell has been dealing with a rollercoaster season thus far, but a technical issue is making things worse.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 9:37 AMMercedes "still struggling" to understand George Russell's deployment issues
With driving style changes not fully solving George Russell' energy deployment problems, the Mercedes Formula 1 team is still seeking a definitive solution
- Motorsport.comJul 21, 2026, 9:37 AMMercedes "still struggling" to understand George Russell's deployment issues
Mercedes is still trying to figure out why George Russell has been having more energy deployment issues at Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix despite tweaking his driving style, after he kept losing time to his team-mate on the straights. Russell's side of the Mercedes garage has been mystified by a lack of energy deployment and hence top speed on power-sensitive circuits, which already manifested ...Keep reading
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