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George Russell raises alarm over Mercedes pace: ‘we were nowhere’ at Suzuka qualifying

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
March 28, 2026
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George Russell Sounds Alarm: “We Were Nowhere” in Shocking Qualifying Collapse at Suzuka!

In a shocking twist at the Japanese Grand Prix, George Russell has publicly voiced his frustration over Mercedes' alarming drop in performance during qualifying. The British driver, who had been a strong contender throughout practice, found himself floundering at the start of the grid-setting session, declaring, “We were nowhere!”

Despite his impressive ability to claw back some time on the track, Russell ultimately settled for a disappointing second place—unable to outpace his teammate, Kimi Antonelli, who snatched pole position. This marks the second consecutive race where Russell has seen his qualifying hopes dashed, following a troublesome outing in China that left his W17 struggling to keep pace.

After what many would consider a promising practice session, Russell was left scratching his head. “They did a great job again,” he remarked, reflecting on the perplexing turn of events. “Really strange session for us; we were both very fast all weekend.” The unexpected downturn in performance came after changes were made following FP3, leading to a bewildering start to qualifying.

During Q1, Russell found himself languishing further down the order, trailing Antonelli by a staggering six-tenths of a second. While he managed to reduce that gap as the session progressed, finishing the day in P2 felt more like a stroke of luck than a testament to his speed. “So, I need to kind of understand,” he admitted, acknowledging the need to dive deep into the data to dissect the issues plaguing his performance.

Despite the frustrations of qualifying, Russell remains optimistic about the race ahead. “The last two weekends, it's kind of both gone wrong come qualifying, but the race is tomorrow and still a lot to play for,” he concluded, hinting at his determination to turn the tide in the actual race.

As fans gear up for what promises to be an exhilarating race day, all eyes will be on Russell and the Mercedes team. Can they reclaim their competitive edge? Or will the Suzuka circuit continue to serve as a harbinger of challenges for the team? One thing is for sure: the drama is far from over!

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