Formula One drivers, including George Russell, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri, voiced strong frustration at the Belgian Grand Prix over new computer-controlled energy deployment regulations, arguing they neuter the driving experience and impact race outcomes.
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, extending his championship lead. However, his Mercedes teammate George Russell was eliminated early after a collision with Lewis Hamilton, attributing the incident to a persistent lack of straightline speed in his car, an issue not affecting Antonelli.
Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, extending his F1 championship lead by 45 points over George Russell, who crashed out on the first lap. Oscar Piastri finished fifth despite an early collision, while Lewis Hamilton's team faces an investigation.
George Russell expressed numbness to disappointment after a first-lap crash and engine issues at the Belgian Grand Prix, which saw his team-mate Kimi Antonelli double his championship lead. Russell cited a battery problem and lack of power as dangerous, while Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged engine issues affecting both drivers.
Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, overcoming Max Verstappen's slipstream strategy with teammate Isack Hadjar. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver, aiming to be the youngest F1 champion, dedicated the pole to his father. Verstappen starts second, Russell third, with grid penalties affecting Norris.
Mercedes principal Toto Wolff admitted the team's power unit issues contributed to George Russell's retirement from the Belgian Grand Prix after a collision with teammate Lewis Hamilton. Russell, who failed to score points, attributed the incident to a lack of electrical power, a claim Wolff supported while also acknowledging potential driving errors.
F1 title contenders Kimi Antonelli and George Russell face off at the Belgian Grand Prix with a narrowed 25-point gap, as both drivers adapt to new cars and strategies amidst bad luck and intense competition.
