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Russell's Championship Hopes Derail at Spa as Mercedes Grapples with Energy Management Crisis

George Russell's Formula 1 championship dream took a severe blow at the Belgian Grand Prix after his retirement from the race and a collision with Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes driver has fallen 50 points behind teenage teammate Kimi Antonelli.

By Aisyah Razak · 20 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Russell 'numb to the disappointment' after Belgian GP crash derails title bid

George Russell crashed out of the Belgian Grand Prix on the opening lap after a collision with Lewis Hamilton, compounding his season's struggles. The Mercedes driver blamed a battery malfunction that left him powerless on the straights.

By Aisyah Razak · 19 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Russell's Championship Hopes Derail at Spa as Mercedes Grapples with Energy Management Crisis

Russell 'numb to the disappointment' after Belgian GP crash derails title bid

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