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Wolff reveals power unit issues on the opening lap of the Spa race

F1TechnicalJuly 20, 2026

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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff described the Belgian Grand Prix as a "bittersweet" day for the team after Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at Spa-Francorchamps while George Russell retired on the opening lap following another reliability-related setback.