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Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying Nightmare: Mercedes Suffers Double Exit Drama with George Russell

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
May 24, 2025
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Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying Nightmare: Mercedes Suffers Double Exit Drama with George Russell

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 24, 2025 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli after crashing out of qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Andrej Isakovic

Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying Turns into Nightmare for Mercedes with George Russell’s Red Flag Drama

In a shocking turn of events at the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying session, Mercedes faced a disastrous outcome with both of their drivers experiencing early exits. The woes for the Silver Arrows began when Kimi Antonelli crashed at the end of Q1 in a dramatic fashion, leading to an abrupt halt in his qualifying journey. However, the real chaos ensued when George Russell, Mercedes’ rising star, encountered a major setback in Q2, forcing him to a premature stop inside the tunnel and subsequently causing a red flag situation.

Russell’s misfortune unfolded as he lost power after hitting a bump coming out of the first corner at St. Devote, leaving him stranded and helpless as he navigated through the track. The British driver’s struggle with an electrical issue not only disrupted his own qualifying run but also brought the entire session to a standstill, much to the dismay of the Mercedes team.

The double exit for Mercedes could not have come at a worse time, as Russell was poised to start in 14th place while his teammate Antonelli secured the 15th spot on the grid. The challenging nature of the Monaco circuit, known for its narrow streets and limited overtaking opportunities, further compounds the setback for the team as they gear up for the prestigious race.

Antonelli’s earlier mishap, where he misjudged the harbour chicane and made contact with the barrier, added to the team’s woes and highlighted the unforgiving nature of the iconic street circuit. The combination of unexpected crashes and technical gremlins has undoubtedly put Mercedes on the back foot as they regroup and strategize for the Grand Prix showdown.

As the anticipation builds for the main event in Monaco, all eyes will be on Mercedes to see how they bounce back from the qualifying nightmare and whether Russell and Antonelli can carve their way through the challenging field to salvage crucial points in the championship battle.

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