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George Russell furious at "dangerous" battery issue before Hamilton Spa clash
Motorsport.comJuly 19, 2026
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George Russell suffered his latest gut punch in the 2026 Formula 1 season after contact with Lewis Hamilton ended his Belgian Grand on lap 1. But the Briton was more "angry" due to the lack of battery charge that left him a sitting duck on the Kemmel straight than the contact with the Ferrari itself.Russell started third at Spa-Francorchamps, but was swallowed by the chasing pack on the long ...