George Russell's Straight-Line Speed Puzzle | F1 News

George Russell’s Mercedes is mysteriously losing speed on straights—sometimes up to eight tenths—frustrating both driver and team. Initially blamed on his driving style, that theory’s been ruled out as engineers test brakes, throttle, and even suspect a fresher engine from teammate Antonelli. The real culprit? Likely a deeper mechanical or regulatory issue tied to 2026’s energy rules, exposing how tracks like Silverstone and Spa punish inefficient power deployment. With qualifying data confirming consistent straight-line losses, Russell and Mercedes are still chasing the missing piece before race day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cbff9c363aeb139c