George Russell criticizes battery issue after Belgian Grand Prix start
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
George Russell expressed frustration following the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps on July 19, 2026. The British driver started in third position but was quickly overtaken on the Kemmel straight due to a lack of battery charge, which he deemed a "dangerous" issue. The contact with Lewis Hamilton that ended his race on lap one compounded his anger. Russell's concerns highlight the difficulties faced by drivers in the current Formula 1 season while dealing with technical issues.
- •Russell started third in the Belgian Grand Prix.
- •He lost positions due to insufficient battery charge.
- •The incident with Hamilton occurred on lap one.
- •Russell described the battery issue as dangerous.
- •The race is currently ongoing.
- 2:08 PMAutosport — Russell slams "dangerous" battery issue before Hamilton Belgian GP clash
- 2:01 PMMotorsport.com — George Russell furious at "dangerous" battery issue before Hamilton Spa clash
"George Russell suffered his latest gut punch in the 2026 Formula 1 season after contact with Lewis Hamilton ended his Belgian Grand on lap 1. But the Briton was more "angry" due to the lack of battery charge that left him a sitting duck on the Kemmel straight than the contact with the Ferrari itself. Russell started third at Spa-Francorchamps, but was swallowed by the chasing pack on the long ...Keep reading
"George Russell suffered his latest gut punch in the 2026 Formula 1 season after contact with Lewis Hamilton ended his Belgian Grand Prix on the opening lap, but he was more "angry" at the lack of battery charge that left him a sitting duck on the Kemmel straight. Russell started third at Spa-Francorchamps, but was swallowed by the chasing pack on the long uphill blast from Raidillon to Turn ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 19, 2026, 2:08 PMRussell slams "dangerous" battery issue before Hamilton Belgian GP clash
George Russell suffered his latest gut punch in the 2026 Formula 1 season after contact with Lewis Hamilton ended his Belgian Grand Prix on the opening lap, but he was more "angry" at the lack of battery charge that left him a sitting duck on the Kemmel straight. Russell started third at Spa-Francorchamps, but was swallowed by the chasing pack on the long uphill blast from Raidillon to Turn ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 19, 2026, 2:01 PMGeorge Russell furious at "dangerous" battery issue before Hamilton Spa clash
George Russell suffered his latest gut punch in the 2026 Formula 1 season after contact with Lewis Hamilton ended his Belgian Grand on lap 1. But the Briton was more "angry" due to the lack of battery charge that left him a sitting duck on the Kemmel straight than the contact with the Ferrari itself. Russell started third at Spa-Francorchamps, but was swallowed by the chasing pack on the long ...Keep reading
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