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George Russell was a DNF at the Canadian Grand Prix, and it could be several months before Mercedes know what caused the catastrophic failure.
Mercedes is dominating the 2026 F1 season with five consecutive wins, but a new issue with a battery failure threatens their title hopes.
George Russell won the opener in Australia, followed by Kimi Antonelli winning every race since then.
At the Canadian Grand Prix, Russell had to retire due to a battery issue, leaving Mercedes puzzled as they still don’t know the exact cause.
The investigation could take several months, casting doubt on their performance for upcoming races, starting with the Monaco Grand Prix.
Deputy team principal Bradley Lord stated it will be a lengthy process to understand the problem and prevent future failures in the car’s modules.
Technical director James Allison confirmed the engine kill was due to a battery failure, requiring further investigation to prevent similar incidents in the future.
