Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian GP as George Russell retires early

Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Belgian Grand Prix held at Spa-Francorchamps on July 19, 2026, marking his sixth win of the season. Antonelli overtook Charles Leclerc with ten laps remaining, while George Russell's race ended prematurely following a collision with Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap. Toto Wolff acknowledged issues with Mercedes engines at the start, which affected Russell's performance and contributed to his retirement. Wolff expressed mixed emotions over the team's performance, highlighting the need for improvements and the competitive nature of F1.