George Russell 'put in a tough spot' by Mercedes, claims Juan Pablo Montoya

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes compromised George Russell's chances at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, arguing that an overly aggressive pit strategy put the British driver in a difficult position.<br>Russell started the race from pole position, but it was Lewis Hamilton who claimed the victory after pulling off a three-stop strategy. The seven-time champion ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/george-russell-put-in-a-tough-spot-by-mercedes-claims-juan-pablo-montoya/10830685/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>