Mercedes has determined that George Russell's performance issues between Silverstone and Spa stemmed from an anomaly in the power unit management software. Whether the fix has worked will only be confirmed at the Italian GP in Monza.
George Russell has explained that the drop in performance in recent races was due to a software calibration error in the power unit, not his driving style. The British driver stated that he will enter the Hungarian GP with a clearer mind.
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri harshly criticized the power unit issue that caused him to lose significant time compared to his teammate Lando Norris during the Belgian GP weekend. Piastri stated that the 2026 season qualifying sessions will be a test for drivers…
The FIA World Motorsport Council has approved power unit power distribution changes for Formula 1 for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, while also giving the green light to two important safety regulations for the 2026 season.
Haas driver Esteban Ocon argued that Max Verstappen would not leave Formula 1 despite the new powertrain regulations, stating that the ideal engine would be a naturally aspirated V8 or V10 without a turbocharger.
