George Russell is feeling optimistic that Mercedes has identified and fixed the engine problems that plagued his car at the Belgian Grand Prix. Russell had a difficult weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, slipping 50 points behind teammate Kimi Antonelli in the championship standings after a first-lap exit from the race due to contact from Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. However, Russell believes that energy-deployment issues with his engine were a significant factor in his struggles.
Despite the setbacks, Russell is hopeful that Mercedes has resolved the issues and is confident that he can regain his form at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Russell described his season as an 'emotional rollercoaster' but is looking forward to the challenge in Budapest, a circuit where he has had success in the past. With the summer break approaching, Russell is determined to finish the first half of the season on a high note and close the gap to Antonelli in the championship standings.