# Russell Fumes Over Mercedes Pit Wall Error

> George Russell blames Mercedes pit wall for losing fastest time in wet Q3.
- Title: Russell Fumes Over Mercedes Pit Wall Error · RaceFans
- Summary: George Russell blames Mercedes pit wall for losing fastest time in wet Q3. George Russell says Mercedes pit wall error cost him fastest time in wet…
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- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/11/07/russell-fumes-at-mercedes-after-pit-wall-error-costs-him-shot-at-fastest-time
- Published: 2026-11-07T21:39:09+00:00
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- Topics: george russell, mercedes, q3, wet qualifying, pit wall error, brazilian grand prix, grid penalty, sports, cars
## Pit wall error
George Russell lost fastest time in Q3 due to pit wall advice during rain.

> P2, I don’t want to be P2. I want to be P1.
## Rain intensifies
Rain increased faster than expected after Russell backed off lap in Q3.

> It’s heavier now. So it’s raining heavily now in the pit lane.
## Grid penalty
Russell starts seventh after five-place grid penalty for engine change.

> I’ve calmed down a little bit.
## Wet session struggles
Russell felt aquaplaning at high speeds during wet qualifying session.

> I was aquaplaning in fifth gear over 130 miles an hour, you can’t actually see the road in front of you.
## Key takeaway

George Russell says Mercedes pit wall error cost him fastest time in wet qualifying after rain intensified.