race report
Mercedes confirm a lack of boost on the opening lap at Spa
F1TechnicalJuly 21, 2026
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Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin described the Belgian Grand Prix as "a day of contrasting fortunes" after Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed his sixth victory of the season while George Russell retired on the opening lap following a loss of power deployment.