# Mercedes blames Russell for Mexico GP crash

> Mercedes admits failing to support Russell after Mexico GP technical issues.
- Title: Mercedes blames Russell for Mexico GP crash · Autosport
- Summary: Mercedes admits failing to support Russell after Mexico GP technical issues. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said they let George Russell down after his…
- Keywords: mercedes, george russell, mexico gp, energy deployment, toto wolff, kimi antonelli, formula 1, silver arrow, fia, Autosport
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/mercedes-takes-blame-for-russells-poor-mexico-gp/10871439
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-11-04T10:00:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mercedes, george russell, f1, mexico gp, energy deployment, toto wolff, kimi antonelli, formula 1, silver arrow, fia, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said they let George Russell down after his Mexico GP crash due to energy deployment problems.