F1 Title Contender George Russell Out of Belgian Grand Prix 2026
19 July 2026 7:43 PM IST19 July 2026 7:43 PM IST
Russell started in third place on the grid but had dropped down to sixth after losing ground on the straight
Mercedes' British driver George Russell crashes in the gravels after colliding wit Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton during the first round in the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. (Photo by AFP)
Spa-Francorchamps: Formula One title contender George Russell retired from the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after his Mercedes spun off into the gravel on the opening lap following a collision with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
Russell started in third place on the grid but had dropped down to sixth after losing ground on the straight.
In fighting back, the Briton went side by side with his former teammate Hamilton and the pair made contact.
The Mercedes then became bogged down in the gravel, with Russell stepping out and walking away as seven-time champion Hamilton continued, with the safety car deployed and stewards investigating the incident.
Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli, who is 25 points clear of his Mercedes teammate and closest rival in the standings after nine rounds, had led away from pole position.
( Source : Reuters )
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