George Russell struggles at Belgian GP, trails Kimi Antonelli in championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 6:16 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
George Russell faced challenges during the Belgian Grand Prix, retiring on lap one after an incident with Lewis Hamilton. His performance issues have now put him 50 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Russell's struggles include mechanical problems and a lack of speed, which team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged. With the season approaching its halfway point, Russell seeks to regroup before the upcoming race in Hungary.
- •Russell spins out on lap one at the Belgian GP.
- •He now trails Kimi Antonelli by 50 points in the title race.
- •Russell experienced mechanical issues and lost speed.
- •Mercedes identified an engine problem contributing to Russell's performance.
- •The next race is the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Russell aims to regain momentum.
- 6:16 AMYahoo Sports — George Russell reaches breaking point but familiar foe shows path forward for Mercedes star
"Russell spun out of the Belgian GP on lap one and now trails Kimi Antonelli by 50 points in the title race
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