Mercedes has provided some clarification on the issue involving George Russell, one of its Formula One team's drivers. In a statement to PlanetF1.com, Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta confirmed there have been "deployment differences" between Russell and his teammate Lewis Hamilton. Meanwhile, Ferrari is disputing a penalty that was handed down against Hamilton by the sporting commission for the 2026 season. The Italian team has not commented on this issue yet, but it appears to be in disagreement with Mercedes' explanation of the situation involving Russell. Both teams have been involved in various incidents during the Formula One season and are currently under scrutiny from the governing body. This ongoing dispute highlights the challenges that can arise within a team when dealing with issues among its drivers.