Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Russell Seeks Reset After Mercedes Struggles at Spa
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell is not happy with how his car has been performing recently.
He believes the team should go back to how the car was set up earlier in the season, when it was faster.
At the Belgian Grand Prix, Russell finished in fifth place, but he was way behind the winner.
His teammate, Kimi Antonelli, had a tough time qualifying for the race but improved with some changes to the car's settings.
Antonelli is now focusing on improving his qualifying performance for the next race in Hungary.
George Russell wants Mercedes to return to their earlier-season car setup.
Russell finished fifth at the Belgian Grand Prix, 35 seconds behind the winner.
Mercedes has seen a decline in performance in recent races.
Rookie Kimi Antonelli struggled in qualifying, but improved with setup changes.
Antonelli aims to improve qualifying results for the next race in Budapest.
- Who
- George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, and the Mercedes Formula 1 team.
- What
- George Russell calls for Mercedes to revert to an earlier setup.
- When
- Recent races
- Where
- Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, and upcoming race in Budapest
- Why
- To improve the car's performance and competitiveness.
- Driver (Mercedes)
- George Russell, Kimi Antonelli
- Race Result (Russell)
- P5
- Race Result (Antonelli)
- P16
- Race
- Belgian Grand Prix
- Russell's best finish this season
- Victory at Canadian Grand Prix