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Russell Slams Mercedes for Delayed Team Orders in Mexico

10/28/2025

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George Russell criticized Mercedes for delaying team orders at the Mexico Grand Prix and urged a position swap with Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes teammate), saying he had podium pace.
He noted he was allowed to overtake on lap 41, but argued it was too late as his tires and brakes overheated.
Russell finished seventh and Antonelli sixth as Mercedes lagged McLaren and Haas.

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George Russell criticized Mercedes for delaying team orders at the Mexico Grand Prix and urged a position swap with Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes teammate), saying he had podium pace.
He noted he was allowed to overtake on lap 41, but argued it was too late as his tires and brakes overheated.
Russell finished seventh and Antonelli sixth as Mercedes lagged McLaren and Haas.