19 Jul, 13:19··

Russell crashes out in first round of Belgian GP

RTL Nieuws

George Russell won the Belgian Grand Prix. However, a crash involved him and teammate Lewis Hamilton. This caused problems for the Mercedes team.

George Russell initially took the lead in the race. He then collided with Lewis Hamilton during the first lap. Russell’s car went into the gravel after the crash. The Mercedes team had difficulty explaining why their car was slower than the other cars. A young driver, Antonelli, also drove a Mercedes car and won the race.

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Highlights

Russell's Early Race Retirement

George Russell retired from the Belgian Grand Prix due to a crash.

Collision Between Teammates

Russell and Lewis Hamilton collided during the first round.

Antonelli's Unexpected Victory

Andrea Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix.

Mercedes Technical Issues

The Mercedes team had problems understanding their car's speed.

Russell Ended in Gravel

Russell’s race ended after he went into the gravel.

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