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George Russell questions 'atrocious luck' in 2026 F1 season
Mercedes driver George Russell questions how often he's been hit by 'atrocious luck' this season after teammate Kimi Antonelli won the championship.
In brief
Mercedes driver George Russell questions how often he's been hit by 'atrocious luck' this season after teammate Kimi Antonelli won the championship. George Russell said he has suffered too many technical issues this season to be 'atrocious luck' rather than a real problem. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
George Russell's season
George Russell questioned the frequency of 'atrocious luck' during the 2026 Formula 1 season after teammate Kimi Antonelli won the championship.
Russell's performance
Russell qualified second but lost positions due to a software glitch on the opening lap of the 2026 season.
Russell's comments
Russell said the season has been 'atrocious luck' and he needs answers from Mercedes about why technical issues have happened so often.
The essence
George Russell said he has suffered too many technical issues this season to be 'atrocious luck' rather than a real problem.
