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Russell’s Monaco Misery: Mercedes’ “Abysmal” Qualifying Sparks F1 Chaos Speculation

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
May 24, 2025
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Russell’s Monaco Misery: Mercedes’ “Abysmal” Qualifying Sparks F1 Chaos Speculation

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 24, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell during practice REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

In a shocking turn of events at the Monaco Grand Prix, George Russell and Mercedes faced a disastrous qualifying session, leaving them in a precarious position for the upcoming race. The Mercedes team boss, Toto Wolff, did not mince words when he described the qualifying results as “abysmal.”

Russell, visibly disheartened, expressed his disappointment at starting the race well outside the top 10. Despite showing promise in the early stages of qualifying, a suspected electrical issue abruptly halted his momentum, leaving him in 14th place on the grid.

The team’s struggles were evident throughout the weekend, with Russell highlighting it as their “slowest Friday of the season.” However, he remained optimistic until the untimely shutdown of his car dashed his hopes of a better qualifying position.

With the mandatory two-stop rules in place for the Monaco Grand Prix, Russell acknowledged that carrying two sets of hard compound tires could provide a slight strategic advantage. Nevertheless, he downplayed expectations of capitalizing on potential chaos, emphasizing the challenges of overtaking on the narrow streets of Monaco.

Antonelli, on the other hand, found himself ruing a costly mistake that resulted in a crash during qualifying, compromising his chances of a higher grid position. The driver admitted fault for the error, acknowledging the impact it had on his qualifying performance.

As the Monaco Grand Prix looms with uncertainty and high stakes, Russell and Mercedes face an uphill battle to salvage their weekend and secure valuable points in the championship standings. Will they be able to overcome the odds and stage a remarkable comeback on race day? Only time will tell in this high-octane drama on the streets of Monte Carlo.

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