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George Russell struggled for pace at the Las Vegas Grand Prix – and here’s why
George Russell has discussed the reasons behind his significant loss of pace towards the end of the 2025 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, where he finished second after McLaren’s disqualification.
Although Russell had a strong start and was initially fighting for the lead against Max Verstappen, he struggled to maintain his performance after his pit stop, losing positions to Lando Norris.
Russell attributed his pace drop to a steering problem that affected his car early in the race, causing him to grapple with tire graining and decreasing speed throughout the event.
Despite teammate Kimi Antonelli’s impressive tire management, Russell could not hold off the advancing cars, settling for a podium finish in third place.
Mercedes’ overall performance this season has been steady but lacks the standout dominance seen in previous years, a change that Russell believes allows for a more consistent performance across different circuits.
