George Russell retires after opening‑lap crash at Belgian Grand Prix
George Russell, the experienced Mercedes driver, launched the Belgian Grand Prix alongside Lewis Hamilton. On the opening lap the two cars collided, and Russell retired after his car sustained serious damage.
In post‑race comments Russell expressed disappointment, noting the incident has hampered his title bid. Mercedes is now working on a strategic plan to compensate for the loss.
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