Mercedes confirmed an "incorrect" front wing adjustment plagued George Russell's car late in the Spanish Grand Prix. A faulty adjuster gun at his final pit stop left Russell with a "very, very oversteery" balance, severely compromising his pace. This revelation comes after Russell started on pole but ultimately finished second to Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes Deputy Team Principal Bradley Lord admitted the team "could have won" the race.
The story was further complicated by American championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who showed impressive pace on harder tires, passing Russell with five laps remaining before a technical failure forced his retirement. Lord also pointed to Ferrari's substantial new upgrade package, which helped Hamilton secure their first win of the season and cut Antonelli's championship lead to 41 points. Mercedes must accelerate their development to counter Ferrari's gains as the title fight intensifies.
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