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Updated Jul 26, 2026
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George Russell experienced a water leak issue in qualifying at the Hungarian GP, leading to a power unit change for race day by Mercedes.
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George Russell experienced a water leak issue in qualifying at the Hungarian GP, leading to a power unit change for race day by Mercedes.
At the Hungarian Grand Prix, Mercedes driver George Russell suffered a water leak during Q3 qualifying, which impacted his lap and overall performance. Due to this technical issue, Mercedes confirmed a power unit change for Russell’s car ahead of race day to prevent further complications. This maintenance step comes after the qualifying disruption and reflects the team’s efforts to ensure reliability and competitiveness during the race weekend.
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