Russell Boosted as Mercedes Find Answer for Engine Problems The Hungarian Grand Prix is looming, and George Russell is cautiously optimistic that Mercedes has finally nailed down the issues plaguing his power unit all season.
His struggles on the straights of Spa Francorchamps, where a collision with Lewis Hamilton compounded an already disappointing weekend, left him 50 points adrift of teammate Kimi Räikkönen in the championship standings.
Russell's candid assessment of his own form is telling: "It's been so many ups and downs. " He has veered wildly from the highs of winning in Austria to the lows of Monaco and Silverstone.