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Mercedes Faces Crisis: Steering Issue Sabotages George Russell’s F1 Las Vegas GP Victory Dreams!

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November 24, 2025
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Mercedes Faces Crisis: Steering Issue Sabotages George Russell’s F1 Las Vegas GP Victory Dreams!

George Russell’s Las Vegas Grand Prix Dreams Crushed by Steering Nightmare!

In a dramatic twist at the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, George Russell’s hopes for a stunning victory were dashed by a recurring steering issue that has left fans and team officials stunned! The Mercedes star, who started the race in fourth position, rocketed to second place right off the bat, showcasing an impressive maneuver past Lando Norris at Turn 3, while Max Verstappen sprinted ahead to take the lead.

However, Russell’s exhilarating journey took a nosedive when he was overtaken by Norris on Lap 34, shortly after both competitors had switched to fresh tires. The relentless pressure mounted as Russell reported a troubling steering problem over the team radio, a haunting echo of the technical difficulties he had faced just hours earlier during qualifying.

Post-race, Russell confirmed that the steering malfunction, which had plagued him during qualifying, reared its ugly head once again just minutes into the race. “I had the same steering issue as I had yesterday after about five laps. But after probably four laps after the issue, I was managing to drive around it,” Russell explained to the media. Despite the challenges, he managed to maintain reasonable pace during the first stint, clocking in just a tenth of a second slower than Verstappen.

However, the situation took a turn for the worse after the pit stop when Russell attempted to capitalize on an opportunity to attack. “I saw that opportunity to attack and just pushed really hard for two laps, and I destroyed my tyres,” he lamented. With 16 laps remaining, Russell faced the grim realization that finishing strong was going to be an uphill battle. “It wasn’t very enjoyable, to be honest, because I just couldn’t get around left-hand corners,” he admitted.

In a show of solidarity, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff echoed Russell’s sentiments, revealing that the team had replaced several parts overnight in hopes of resolving the issue, yet the results were far from satisfactory. “We need to see also what it was because we changed the parts overnight and it didn’t make a big difference,” Wolff stated, underscoring the frustration that enveloped the team.

As Russell ultimately crossed the line in third place, he was later promoted to second, but the satisfaction of a podium finish did little to mask the disappointment of what might have been. With an investigation now underway, fans are left to wonder: will Mercedes find the answers needed to prevent this steering debacle from happening again? The F1 community will be watching closely as the team seeks to regain its competitive edge in the exhilarating world of Formula 1 racing!

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