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Russell: Engine strength alone won’t see Mercedes prevail in 2026
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17/09/2025 at 11:5617/09/2025 at 10:20 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. George Russell has cooled the hype surrounding Mercedes’ prospects under Formula 1’s new 2026 rulebook, insisting that while the Silver Arrows can be “very confident” in their power unit, it won’t be enough to make them the team to beat next season. The sport is bracing for a seismic shift as manufacturers introduce brand-new V6 hybrid engines, balancing combustion and electric power 50-50. Mercedes’ Brixworth-based HPP engine division – which led the turbo-hybrid era from 2014 – is the subject of glowing paddock whispers, with many suggesting it has pulled clear of...
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