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George Russell reveals a costly issue struck his Mercedes late in qualifying.
George Russell encountered a steering issue in his Mercedes during Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying, preventing him from securing pole position.
Despite showing strong performance and topping earlier sessions, Russell had to settle for fourth place due to the steering problem.
Kimi Antonelli, Russell’s Mercedes teammate, had a disappointing qualifying, finishing in 17th position after being eliminated in Q1.
Antonelli remained optimistic, noting that the setback hasn’t shaken his confidence following his recent podium finish in Brazil.
Both drivers are aiming to bounce back in the race and continue their momentum in the upcoming events.
