George Russell retires from Belgian GP after collision with Lewis Hamilton
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
George Russell was forced to retire from the Belgian Grand Prix following a collision with Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap. The incident has significant implications for Russell's championship chances in the ongoing season. Following the crash, the race continued without him, as drivers raced to secure points. Further details are expected as the event progresses.
- •Russell retired after colliding with Hamilton.
- •The incident occurred on the opening lap of the race.
- •Russell's championship chances are negatively affected.
- •The race resumed after Russell's retirement.
- 4:36 PMESPN F1 — Russell 'numb to the disappointment' after Spa DNF
- 2:22 PMESPN F1 — Russell out of Belgian GP after Hamilton collision
"SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium --George Russell's championship chances took another blow at the Belgian Grand Prix after a collision with Lewis Hamilton saw him retire from the race on the opening lap.
"George Russell's championship chances took another blow at the Belgian Grand Prix after a collision with Lewis Hamilton saw him retire from the race on the opening lap.
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External links- ESPN F1Jul 19, 2026, 4:36 PMRussell 'numb to the disappointment' after Spa DNF
George Russell's championship chances took another blow at the Belgian Grand Prix after a collision with Lewis Hamilton saw him retire from the race on the opening lap.
- ESPN F1Jul 19, 2026, 2:22 PMRussell out of Belgian GP after Hamilton collision
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium --George Russell's championship chances took another blow at the Belgian Grand Prix after a collision with Lewis Hamilton saw him retire from the race on the opening lap.
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