Lewis Hamilton receives penalty for Belgian GP collision with George Russell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:47 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Lewis Hamilton has been penalized by FIA stewards for causing a collision with George Russell during the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. Russell, starting from third, experienced a loss of electrical deployment, which led to him colliding with Hamilton's Ferrari and subsequently retiring from the race. Former driver Juan Pablo Montoya stated that the penalty was justified, highlighting Hamilton's inability to maintain his line despite it being the first lap. This incident has affected Russell's position, dropping him further behind in the championship race.
- •Hamilton received a five-second penalty for the collision.
- •Russell's retirement is his second of the season not caused by his own actions.
- •The incident occurred on the opening lap of the Belgian GP.
- •Montoya argues Hamilton should have maintained better control of his car.
- •Russell dropped 50 points behind his teammate in the standings.
- 7:47 AMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton F1 Belgian GP penalty was completely justified, says former driver
- 7:47 AMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton F1 Belgian GP penalty was completely justified, says former driver
"Formula 1 race winner Juan Pablo Montoya has argued that the FIA stewards were completely justified in penalising Lewis Hamilton for his opening-lap collision with George Russell at the Belgian Grand Prix. Russell, who started from third at Spa-Francorchamps, suffered a sudden loss of electrical deployment off the line. As he was swamped by the pack, he was caught up in a collision with ...Keep reading
"Juan Pablo Montoya believes the FIA was right to penalise Lewis Hamilton for causing his opening-lap collision with George Russell at the Belgian GP
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 7:47 AMLewis Hamilton F1 Belgian GP penalty was completely justified, says former driver
Juan Pablo Montoya believes the FIA was right to penalise Lewis Hamilton for causing his opening-lap collision with George Russell at the Belgian GP
- Motorsport.comJul 24, 2026, 7:47 AMLewis Hamilton F1 Belgian GP penalty was completely justified, says former driver
Formula 1 race winner Juan Pablo Montoya has argued that the FIA stewards were completely justified in penalising Lewis Hamilton for his opening-lap collision with George Russell at the Belgian Grand Prix. Russell, who started from third at Spa-Francorchamps, suffered a sudden loss of electrical deployment off the line. As he was swamped by the pack, he was caught up in a collision with ...Keep reading
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