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Mercedes to take action as George Russell fumes at loss of speed before his race-ending crash
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 19, 2026
· 2 min read
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the team needs to work to restore George Russell's confidence after the British driver blamed a lack of speed for the collision that ended his Belgian Grand Prix and damaged his Formula 1 title chances.Russell was trying to retake fourth place from Lewis Ha...
Key takeaway Instead, it affected all the Mercedes engines, some more, some less, and Kimi (Antonelli) too," Wolff told Sky Sport Germany, suggesting a software problem was to blame.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's racing fans are likely to be disappointed by George Russell's loss of speed and subsequent crash at the Belgian Grand Prix, given the city's strong following of Formula 1 events. The incident not only damaged Russell's title chances but also raised concerns about the stability of the Mercedes car. As the team works to restore Russell's confidence and address the software problem that affected all Mercedes engines, local enthusiasts will be watching closely to see how this development impacts the rest of the season. With Russell now third in the standings, five points behind Lewis Hamilton, the competition is heating up, and San Antonio fans will be eager to see how the team bounces back from this setback. The city's own racing community may also be taking note of the technical issues that led to Russell's crash, as they apply lessons from the professional circuit to their own racing endeavors.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the team needs to work to restore George Russell's confidence after the British driver blamed a lack of speed for the collision that ended his Belgian Grand Prix and damaged his Formula 1 title chances.Russell was trying to retake fourth place from Lewis Ha...
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