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George Russell furious at "dangerous" battery issue before Hamilton Spa clash

George Russell crashes out of the Belgian Grand Prix following a battery issue, allowing Kimi Antonelli to extend his Formula 1 title lead.

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The brief

Coverage from The Guardian, ESPN, Formula 1, and Yahoo Sports confirms Antonelli’s win and Toto Wolff’s statement that the crash rests with the team. Reports also include comments from Valtteri Bottas regarding his involvement in the race outcome.

Future developments remain dependent on further technical assessment of the battery failure. Current coverage does not yet specify the post-race status of the vehicle or any schedule updates for upcoming Grands Prix.

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Quick answers

What happened to George Russell?

Russell crashed out of the Belgian Grand Prix following a battery issue he labeled as dangerous.

Who won the race?

Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.

Who accepted responsibility for the crash?

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff stated that the crash 100% goes on the team.

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Kimi Antonelli George Russell Belgian Grand Prix Mercedes Formula 1

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