George Russell says Mercedes power issue caused Belgian GP collision

George Russell attributed a power issue with his Mercedes for a first-lap collision with Lewis Hamilton during the Belgian Grand Prix. Russell, starting third, lost positions on the Kemmel Straight before making contact with Hamilton, resulting in his retirement from the race. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff confirmed that the power issue affected all team engines, impacting Russell's performance and leading to a significant drop in championship standings. Russell expressed frustration not only over the incident but also regarding the car's power difficulties, while Hamilton received a five-second penalty from race stewards for the collision.