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George Russell admits Mercedes still needs time to “fine-tune” problematic upgrade package

When your team-mate is on the verge of sealing the Formula 1 World Championship, the absolute last thing you want to admit is that your team’s latest multi-million-dollar upgrade package is a bit of a dud. But as the F1 paddock descends on the Circuit of the Americas for the Unit

Motorsport.com
October 23, 2026
George Russell admits Mercedes still needs time to “fine-tune” problematic upgrade package

When your team-mate is on the verge of sealing the Formula 1 World Championship, the absolute last thing you want to admit is that your team’s latest multi-million-dollar upgrade package is a bit of a dud. But as the F1 paddock descends on the Circuit of the Americas for the United States Grand Prix, George Russell is keeping things brutally honest about the current state of Mercedes. During ...Keep reading

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