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RUSSELL HELPS MERCEDES FIX SOFTWARE ISSUE

Original: How did Russell help Mercedes identify the power‑unit software issue?

F1Technical·1h ago·5 August 2026

Mercedes has identified and resolved a power-unit software issue that affected George Russell's recent performance, with Russell's assistance in the diagnosis.

Mercedes believes it has identified and resolved the technical issue that contributed to George Russell’s recent struggles with power delivery, with deputy technical director Simone Resta confirming that the problem was linked to software settings affecting all cars — but impacting Russell more sign

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