George Russell struggles at Belgian Grand Prix, vows to keep fighting
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026

George Russell encountered significant issues during the Belgian Grand Prix, where he retired early due to a collision with teammate Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes driver fell 50 points behind Kimi Antonelli in the championship standings after experiencing power-related problems that impacted his performance. Toto Wolff stated they are addressing the reliability issues with the car, which affected Russell’s speed. Despite these setbacks, Russell reaffirmed his commitment to continue competing for the title, expressing determination in a social media post on Monday.
- •Russell retired early at the Belgian Grand Prix after a five-corner collision.
- •He is now 50 points behind Kimi Antonelli in the standings.
- •Toto Wolff confirmed ongoing investigations into power issues affecting Russell's car.
- •Russell emphasized his commitment to continue fighting for the championship.
"George Russell says he has been "knocked down" but will "get back up" after the latest setbacks to his world championship challenge at the Belgian Grand Prix
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