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Mercedes have taken 'big step backwards towards the midfield,' claims Russell

F1 Grand Prix, GP Belgium, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Following a tough qualifying session on Saturday, Mercedes driver George Russell was left perplexed about the lack of speed, suggesting that the Brackley-based outfit has taken 'big step backwards towards the midfield.' In Saturday's sprint race, George Russell started from P13 on the grid, whilst his team-mate Kimi Antonelli lined up in P19 after both drivers were hampered in Sprint Qualifying on Friday. In a quiet race, Russell made up one position to come home P12 with Antonelli advancing two positions to P17, leaving Mercedes with no points to collect. Qualifying proved a tricky affair too with the car struggling for the pace...
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