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George Russell’s heartbreaking Monaco GP blunder shatters his perfect F1 season record

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
December 20, 2025
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George Russell’s heartbreaking Monaco GP blunder shatters his perfect F1 season record

George Russell’s Heart-Stopping Monaco Meltdown: The Moment That Shattered His Perfect Season

In the high-octane world of Formula 1, where every millisecond counts and every decision can make or break a championship run, George Russell found himself on the brink of achieving an unprecedented 100% race record in 2025. This Mercedes sensation dazzled fans and critics alike with not one, but two grand prix victories and a fierce determination that secured him the coveted ‘best of the rest’ position in the drivers’ championship—just behind the reigning titans of the sport.

Russell’s stellar season was marked by extraordinary reliability, as he navigated the grueling 2025 calendar without a single incident, consistently racking up points for Mercedes in their tireless pursuit of second place in the constructors’ championship. As the dust settles on a successful year, the young Brit can take solace in knowing he excelled without the shadow of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton looming over him.

However, one fateful moment of recklessness at the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix in May will forever haunt Russell’s otherwise flawless season. On the cusp of completing all 1,444 laps of the racing year, he fell victim to a lapse in judgment that saw him finish two laps behind race winner Lando Norris, robbing him of an almost mythical achievement.

For the majority of the Monaco race, Russell was embroiled in a tense battle for ninth place with Alex Albon, struggling to overtake on the narrow streets notorious for their unforgiving nature. In a desperate bid to gain an edge, Russell made a questionable decision to cut the corner at the turn 10 Nouvelle chicane. He brazenly declared over the team radio that he would “take the penalty” rather than relinquish his position back to Albon. Unfortunately for him, race stewards had other ideas. They swiftly imposed a drive-through penalty, annihilating his race strategy and leaving him languishing in 11th place.

This critical blunder not only cost Russell vital championship points, but it also meant he could not lay claim to having raced in every single lap of the season—finishing with an impressive yet bittersweet 99.9% lap completion rate, totaling 1,442 laps out of 1,444.

Looking ahead, Russell’s ambitions remain undeterred as he sets his sights on the 2026 season, which promises to usher in a wave of significant regulatory changes. Mercedes, under the astute leadership of team principal Toto Wolff, is poised to adapt to these alterations, with the thrilling potential of new power units enabling cars to reach staggering speeds of up to 400 kph. Russell, having recently secured a new contract with the Brackley team, is brimming with confidence that he can mount a serious title challenge, provided he is equipped with a car capable of competing at the highest level.

As he gears up for the new season alongside prodigious talent Kimi Antonelli, the Mercedes lineup is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent history. The stage is set for Russell to seize his moment and potentially rewrite the narrative of his F1 career. The world will be watching closely, waiting to see if the young star can transform his near-miss in Monaco into a triumphant leap towards greatness.

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