Wolff Says Russell Not Alone in Mercedes Power Woes, Was “Team Mistake”
Wolff said Mercedes bore responsibility after Russell lost battery power and finished with no points, leaving him 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli.
- Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said George Russell's retirement on Sunday at the Belgian Grand Prix "100% goes on us." The driver collided with Lewis Hamilton after suffering critical power loss on the Kemmel Straight.
- Engine reliability issues plagued Russell throughout the weekend, manifesting as a battery deficit at turn 18. Wolff confirmed the team identified a power deployment problem hindering the Englishman's performance compared to Kimi Antonelli.
- Formula 1's new power units require complex energy harvesting and deployment, which Wolff described as "different" to previous years. Antonelli adapted successfully while Russell struggled to manage power delivery during the race.
- Russell finished 50 points adrift of championship leader Antonelli, who secured his sixth victory of the season. Wolff promised to support Russell emotionally following the disappointing result.
- With a "championship-winning chassis" at their disposal, Mercedes continues resolving persistent reliability problems. Wolff emphasized the team must "turned pace into results" as the season progresses.
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