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Mercedes F1 Crisis Escalates: Shocking Monaco Retirements Spark Power Nightmare

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
May 25, 2025
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Mercedes F1 Crisis Escalates: Shocking Monaco Retirements Spark Power Nightmare

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 25, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell in action during the race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Mercedes in Crisis: Monaco Grand Prix Shocker Spells Disaster for F1 Powerhouse

In a stunning turn of events at the Monaco Grand Prix, Mercedes faced a major crisis as Fernando Alonso suffered a shock retirement during the F1 race. The team’s woes escalated in Monaco as Alonso was forced to retire on lap 39 due to a power failure in his Mercedes-powered Aston Martin. This marked the third consecutive power failure for Mercedes, following George Russell’s misfortune with an electrical issue in qualifying. The recent struggles with reliability, including Kimi Antonelli’s retirement in Imola, have raised significant concerns for Toto Wolff’s powerhouse team.

Alonso’s frustrating retirement came after battling power issues throughout the race, ultimately coming to a halt after limping into La Rascasse to ensure minimal disruption to the ongoing race. Despite securing a top 10 qualifying position, Alonso was on course for his first points of the season in Monaco before fate dealt him another disappointing hand, leaving him with a pointless finish and adding to his string of poor performances this season.

The troubles extended to George Russell, who faced a challenging race in Monaco, desperately trying to secure points but only managing to receive a drive-through penalty for cutting a chicane in an attempt to overtake Alex Albon’s Williams. The British driver expressed his frustrations over team radio, lamenting the penalty and criticizing Albon’s driving as erratic, as he headed towards a fruitless end to his race.

The Monaco Grand Prix debacle has put Mercedes in a precarious position, highlighting serious issues with power reliability that could have far-reaching implications for the team’s performance in the upcoming races. As Mercedes grapples with this crisis, the F1 world watches closely to see how the powerhouse team navigates through these turbulent waters and whether they can overcome these setbacks to reclaim their dominance on the track.

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