Mercedes driver George Russell completed the 2026 Formula 1 season with just six races free of technical issues or incidents, according to a report published Thursday. Despite the string of setbacks, Russell refused to attribute his difficult campaign to bad luck.
The British driver's season was marked by recurring problems that limited his ability to challenge consistently at the front. Russell emphasized that the team must focus on reliability improvements rather than external factors.
Mercedes finished the year without a race victory for the first time since 2011, with Russell's best result a pair of second-place finishes. The team has already begun an extensive review of its 2026 power unit and chassis integration.
