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Mercedes blames Russell for Mexico GP crash
Mercedes admits failing to support Russell after Mexico GP technical issues.
In brief
Mercedes admits failing to support Russell after Mexico GP technical issues. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said they let George Russell down after his Mexico GP crash due to energy deployment problems. Originally reported by Autosport.
Mercedes takes blame
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff admitted to letting George Russell down after Mexico GP technical issues.
“We let him down”
Race starts poorly
Russell started from front row but lost position due to energy deployment issue.
Penalty and race impact
Russell received 10-second penalty after tapping Red Bull into spin.
Post-race consequences
Russell was sixth by red flag, missed podium, and received €5,000 FIA fine.
Wolff's explanation
Wolff said energy delivery was not what they thought it should be for Russell.
“We had the pace in the car and we let him down on the first straight”
Antonelli's perspective
Antonelli admitted Russell has had more bad luck than him this season.
“Definitely he has had bad luck at some point in the season”
Russell's Instagram message
Russell posted emotional message about 2026 being not his year.
“2026 was not meant to be my year”
Championship standings
Russell currently fourth with 250 points, 11 and nine points behind Verstappen and Hamilton.
The takeaway
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said they let George Russell down after his Mexico GP crash due to energy deployment problems.
