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'Oh my goodness!' - Russell hits wall in qualifying at Silverstone

Mercedes driver George Russell faced a significant setback during the Q1 session at Silverstone, hitting the wall and impacting his qualifying performance.

Editorial StaffJuly 4, 20261 min read

During the qualifying session at Silverstone, George Russell, driving for Mercedes, encountered a major setback when he hit the wall in Q1.

The incident raised concerns for the Mercedes team as they aim for a strong performance in the race.

Russell's crash not only affected his qualifying position but also posed challenges for the team's strategy moving forward.

Updates

Update at 17:13 UTC on 2026-07-04

Sky Sports reported Mercedes driver George Russell hits the wall during Q1 in Silverstone.

Sources: Sky Sports