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George Russell crashes out at Spa, falls behind Kimi Antonelli

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:40 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

George Russell crashes out at Spa, falls behind Kimi Antonelli

Summary

George Russell crashed out of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on July 19, 2026, after colliding with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton on the first lap. This incident led to Russell losing nearly all the ground he gained on team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the championship, as Antonelli secured his sixth win of the season. Russell expressed his frustration over engine issues that contributed to his crash, stating he felt it was dangerous to be in that position. Following this incident, Antonelli's lead in the standings has increased significantly, intensifying the competition as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Russell crashed out on the first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix.
•Hamilton received a penalty for the collision with Russell.
•Antonelli won his sixth race of the season.
•Russell's championship deficit has increased to 50 points.
•Mercedes identified engine issues that affected Russell's performance.

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7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Russell 'numb to disappointment' after bitter blow to title hopes

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George Russell crashing out at Spa and falling 50 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli is a bitter blow to the Briton, writes Andrew Benson.
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