Mercedes’ Monaco Grand Prix Hopes Dashed by Qualifying Setback, Russell Declares

Mercedes encountered setbacks during the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session, as George Russell’s car suffered a power loss after hitting a bump and was unable to restart. Russell had to retire, starting 14th on the grid, with low hopes for a strong performance in the race. Russell expressed disappointment, believing he could have secured a top-four position if not for the technical issue, highlighting missed opportunities in qualifying. The team faced challenges with car setup throughout the weekend, further compounded by Russell’s early exit from qualifying. Meanwhile, Andrea…

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Controversy in Monaco: Hamilton penalized for impeding Verstappen in F1 grid drop

Lewis Hamilton received a three-place grid drop for impeding Max Verstappen during Monaco Grand Prix qualifying. Verstappen had to back out of his lap due to Hamilton’s slow-moving Ferrari on the track, leading to a penalty by the FIA race stewards. The stewards found that Hamilton was not informed accurately by his team, resulting in the impeding incident. Both drivers understood the situation after the qualifying session, with Verstappen acknowledging the team’s mistake. This penalty promotes Verstappen to fourth and reshuffles the grid for the challenging Monaco Grand Prix, where…

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