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Mercedes investigating George Russell's British GP top speed issue

Team principal Toto Wolff says Mercedes is looking into the top speed issue that held George Russell back in Formula 1 British Grand Prix qualifying.

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Team principal Toto Wolff says Mercedes is looking into the top speed issue that held George Russell back in Formula 1 British Grand Prix qualifying.

Key takeaways

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  • What changed: Team principal Toto Wolff says Mercedes is looking into the top speed issue that held George Russell back in Formula 1 British Grand Prix qualifying.
  • Who it affects: Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, or Silverstone archive for more context.

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Source
Motorsport.com
Drivers
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (2026 Driver Profile), George Russell (Bio & Records), Kimi Raikkonen (Bio & Records)
Teams
Mercedes-AMG Petronas (History & Technical Path)
Circuits
Silverstone Circuit (Layout & History)

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Source: Motorsport.com

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