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Mercedes' strange weekend at Silverstone

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Mercedes' strange weekend at Silverstone
63 RUSSELL George (gbr), Mercedes AMG F1 Team W17, action 44 HAMILTON Lewis (gbr), Scuderia Ferrari SF-26, action during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2026, 9th round of the 2026 Formula One World Championship from July 3 to 5, 2026 on the Silverstone Circuit, in Silverstone, United Kingdom - Photo Alberto Vimercati / DPPI

While Ferrari celebrated after the race on Sunday, smiles were scarce at Mercedes. Kimi Antonelli was denied a victory by mechanical issues, and George Russell once again showed his limitations compared to his teammate, despite finishing second.

Is George Russell perhaps a little envious of the popular fervor shown this weekend in Britain towards Lando Norris? He too would have liked to be honored, at home in Silverstone, like his compatriot and his "Landostand" grandstand devoted to his cause (see following pages).“I’d like that, to be honest. It’s something we’ve discussed with the team in the past. It’s probably something we’re working on for next year. Where…”

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    Alain Féguenne (🇱🇺 Luxembourg)
    • 8/07/26

    Mercedes is in serious doubt!

    Reliability issues and internal difficulties…

    And Ferrari are becoming increasingly powerful.

    😎👀👍 🇫🇷⚽️🇫🇷

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