# ‘Mega Dangerous’ – Untelevised George Russell Team Radio Surfaces Following Lewis Hamilton Battle **URL:** \ **Category:** F1 Features\ **Created:** [March 13, 2026, 10:19am UTC](https://intoguide.com/t/mega-dangerous-untelevised-george-russell-team-radio-surfaces-following-lewis-hamilton-battle/224 "2026-03-13T10:19:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/intoguide1/original/1X/60b92e1b2d2eacb178d6f81635ff2ec3c185eda4.jpeg) # **George Russell Criticises “Mega Dangerous” Ferrari Defence** ### **1. Race Context** - Mercedes dominated the season opener in **Melbourne** , with: - Ferrari had strong starts: - Ferrari **failed to pit during early VSCs** for retired Hadjar and Bottas, giving the lead back to Mercedes. * * * ### **2. Untelevised Team Radio Insights** - On **Lap 28** , Russell was closing on Hamilton after his pit stop. - Hamilton defended aggressively on the **high-speed approach to Turn 9** , blocking Russell on the inside. - Russell reported over team radio: - Earlier, he had also criticised **Leclerc’s defensive driving** in the opening laps: * * * ### **3. Straight-Line Mode Concerns** - Russell highlighted safety issues with the new **F1 2026 straight-line mode** : - He suggested to the FIA: * * * ### **4. Key Takeaways** - Russell’s criticism focuses on **safety and car control** in the new rules era. - Both Hamilton and Leclerc’s defensive moves on straights were deemed **“mega dangerous.”** - The **straight-line active aero system** may require adjustments to ensure **driver safety** and reduce understeer.