Mercedes has revealed that the deployment problem seen on George Russell's car at Spa was not an isolated issue. According to the report, every Mercedes engine suffered from the same problem out of the opening corner during the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.
That means the concern extended beyond one driver or one car and instead affected all Mercedes-powered entries. Russell's loss of performance drew attention during the race, but the wider picture appears to be a manufacturer-wide power unit problem.
In Formula 1, a deployment issue typically points to trouble with how electrical energy is released to support acceleration. At a circuit like Spa, where momentum and power delivery matter immediately after the first corner, even a brief problem can have a noticeable impact on speed and race execution.
The development puts the focus on Mercedes' engine package rather than a single team setup issue. While the full cause and any fix are not clear from the available details, the situation suggests Mercedes faced a broader performance setback across its entire engine pool in Belgium.
