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George Russell Says Mercedes Straight-Line Problem Makes His Title Fight 'Impossible'
BBC Sport·Sunday, 19 July 2026
Formula 1 driver George Russell says a 'serious issue' with his Mercedes car's straight-line speed is making his championship battle with teammate Kimi Antonelli feel 'impossible'. Russell described feeling 'infuriated' and 'powerless' about the problem. The issue is directly affecting his ability to compete for the title.
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The F1 title fight between two Mercedes teammates is one of the most compelling storylines of the season, and a technical flaw that could decide a championship is a big deal for motorsport fans.
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