George Russell makes plea to Mercedes as extent of 2026 bad luck revealed
Russell said Mercedes has had issues in 14 of 20 races and urged the team to examine whether repeated failures are more than bad luck.
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Mercedes' George Russell has revealed he is feeling mentally exhausted by the recurring bad luck throughout the 2026 F1 season. He's been in situations where he could win or reach the podium, only to lose the result due to problems beyond his control, saying, "I have to bounce back so many times..."
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