Mercedes makes software fix after Spa problems
Mercedes has resolved a power-related engine glitch affecting George Russell following performance issues at Spa.
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The brief
Mercedes has implemented a software fix to resolve engine problems experienced at Spa. The team identified incorrect calibration as the cause of the straight-line issues affecting George Russell.
Coverage from The Race, ESPN, and The Guardian emphasizes that the glitch is now resolved. BBC reports the issue as part of a broader set of race incidents involving Russell, Lewis Hamilton, and Charles Leclerc.
Attention now turns to the Hungarian GP, where Russell intends to compete with a positive mindset following the resolution of the engine problem.
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Quick answers
What caused George Russell's straight-line issues at Spa?
Mercedes identified the cause as incorrect calibration.
How did Mercedes resolve the engine problem?
The team implemented a software fix.
What is the next event for George Russell?
He is heading into the Hungarian GP.
Coverage (5)
- Relief for Russell as Mercedes identifies incorrect calibration as cause of straight-line issues RACER - Racing News · 9h ago
- ‘Eyes forward now’: George Russell upbeat after Mercedes solve engine problem The Guardian · 9h ago
- F1 Q&A: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in race incidents, George Russell and Mercedes power issue BBC · 9h ago
- George Russell's Mercedes engine glitch resolved, heads into Hungarian GP with 'positive mindset' ESPN · 9h ago
- Mercedes makes software fix after Spa problems The Race · 9h ago
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