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Russell still baffled by ‘infuriating’ straight-line speed deficit
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18/07/2026 at 18:2118/07/2026 at 18:45 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Once again, George Russell was left searching for answers after another frustrating qualifying session exposed what he believes is a serious Mercedes straight-line speed problem. The Briton secured fourth on the grid at Spa-Francorchamps, but the result came with a sense of disappointment rather than satisfaction. Russell finished almost half a second behind Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, with the majority of that deficit coming during the circuit’s long flat-out sections. For a driver who believes the rest of his lap was strong enough to challenge for the front row, the...
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