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Russell injured by his F1 car as Mercedes monster bites back
Mercedes F1 driver George Russell recently suffered a minor injury during pre-season testing due to a bizarre incident with his W17 car in Barcelona. Despite the mishap, Mercedes displayed impressive reliability by completing over 500 laps and topping the timesheets for two out of three days. This early success has fueled rumors that Mercedes is well-positioned to excel under the new regulations. The team will continue testing in Bahrain next month, with the first session expected to provide a clearer picture of the F1 pecking order. Russell is set to debut the W17 in the 2026 F1 season opener at the Australian Grand Prix on March 8.
