# Mercedes Fix Software Bug Affecting Russell | F1 News

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Published: 2026-07-25T08:24:26+00:00
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Mercedes uncovered a software bug in the power unit that disproportionately hurt George Russell—thanks to his older unit—while Kimi Antonelli’s fresher hardware masked the issue. Russell spotted the problem himself, helping the team fix it ahead of Budapest. The glitch indirectly cost him an early exit at Spa and left him 50 points behind Kimi. With the fix in place, Russell’s got a shot at closing the gap—and proof that even top teams are still learning. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/28af77b8f01b12c4

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