From Autoweek · Phillip Horton · · 1m 40s
Mercedes Let Russell Down in Mexico City GP
Mercedes admits failing George Russell in Mexico City race, with Antonelli securing 2027 championship number.
In brief
Mercedes admits failing George Russell in Mexico City race, with Antonelli securing 2027 championship number. Mercedes admitted letting George Russell down in Mexico City GP, with Antonelli becoming youngest F1 champion and keeping his #12 for 2027. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Mercedes admits failing Russell
Mercedes admits failing George Russell in Mexico City GP, with Russell dropping to sixth after poor start and collision.
“Today was another race where we didn’t give him the platform to show what he could do”
Russell's championship position
Russell dropped to fourth in championship after losing to teammate Antonelli, who won the title.
“He skipped post-race media duties, for which he was fined”
Antonelli's 2027 number choice
Antonelli will keep his #12 for 2027, citing superstition and humility.
“I’ll stay with number 12 because, obviously, it’s a very special number for me”
Hirakawa earns first point
Hirakawa earned his first F1 point after Haas promotion following Alpine penalties.
“Hirakawa was promoted to 12th when Oscar Piastri was penalized”
Lawson recovers to seventh
Lawson recovered from pit lane start to seventh after Alpine penalties.
“Lawson cleverly picked his way forwards and profited from the misfortune of others”
Hulkenberg apologizes
Hulkenberg apologized after rear-ending Bearman in Turn 4.
“I got a bit too close to Ollie into Turn 4, lost some front downforce and couldn’t stop the car in time”
Aston Martin struggles
Aston Martin faced cooling issues in Mexico City, forcing Alonso to retire early.
“We knew that with the special high-altitude circumstance of Mexico City, we would face some additional challenges”
Perez reaches 300 GP milestone
Perez becomes seventh driver to reach 300 grands prix in Mexico City.
“It was great to be able to race competitively and fight with some of the faster cars”
Herta edges toward Super Licence
Herta is one point away from securing F1 Super Licence for 2027.
“Herta is now understood to be on 39, one away from the 40-point barrier”
Norris' team approved for F2
Norris' team LN4 Fusion approved for Formula 2 from 2027.
“They will bring considerable expertise, and I am confident they will make a valuable contribution to the championship”
Mercedes' 2027 number strategy
Mercedes will keep Antonelli's #12 for 2027, with Hamilton sticking to #44.
“I will stay with number 12 because, obviously, it’s a very special number for me”
Herta's Super Licence progress
Herta is one point away from securing F1 Super Licence for 2027.
“Herta is now understood to be on 39, one away from the 40-point barrier”
Perez's Cadillac milestone
Perez becomes seventh driver to reach 300 grands prix in Mexico City.
“It was great to be able to race competitively and fight with some of the faster cars”
The essence
Mercedes admitted letting George Russell down in Mexico City GP, with Antonelli becoming youngest F1 champion and keeping his #12 for 2027.
