# George Russell Criticises F1 Complexity

> George Russell calls F1 'not very F1' after chaotic Bahrain GP.
- Title: George Russell Criticises F1 Complexity · Motorsport
- Summary: George Russell calls F1 'not very F1' after chaotic Bahrain GP. George Russell criticized F1's complexity after software issues disrupted the Bahrain Grand…
- Keywords: george russell, bahrain gp, mercedes, kimi antonelli, power unit failure, sepan, sports, cars, George, Russell, Criticises, Complexity
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/george-russell-criticises-complicated-f1-after-chaotic-bahrain-gp/10862295
- Author: Lydia Mee
- Published: 2026-10-05T12:54:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: george russell, f1, bahrain gp, mercedes, kimi antonelli, power unit failure, sepan, sports, cars
## Bahrain GP Chaos
George Russell criticized the disrupted Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang as 'not very F1' after software issues caused early chaos.

> George Russell, Mercedes
## Power Unit Failure
Russell's podium hopes slipped after a late power unit failure on lap 50, trailing Kimi Antonelli by 84 points.

> The retirement added to a difficult campaign for the Briton
## Formation Laps Chaos
Formation laps faced delays due to heavy rainfall and software issues, causing multiple cars to stop completely.

> There was a bit of a concertina effect between cars
## Russell's Frustration
Russell described the day as 'a bit of a faff' with delays, red flags, and extra laps under safety car.

> It just didn't feel very F1 today
## F1 Complexity Concerns
Russell warned that overly complicated power units increase failure risks, urging simplification for future races.

> The power units are exceptionally complicated
## Key takeaway

George Russell criticized F1's complexity after software issues disrupted the Bahrain Grand Prix.