# Mercedes driver George Russell frustrated with season woes

- Topic: sports
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-28
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13567397/george-russell-mercedes-driver-says-hes-never-had-a-season-like-this-in-my-career-after-hungarian-gp-engine-woes
- Language: en
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George Russell expressed frustration with his season, citing engine problems and unreliability that have hindered his performance in Formula One. Despite a strong pace, Russell's car issues have led to disappointing results, and he hopes for a turnaround in the second half of the season.

## Key takeaways

- Russell's engine woes have been a recurring issue this season.
- He has suffered multiple reliability problems, including a battery failure and a race-ending collision.
- Russell is 59 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli and hopes for a turnaround in the second half of the season.

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