George Russell: Collision with Hamilton shouldn't have happened

Published Jul 19, 03:55 PM UTC

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George Russell expressed frustration after a first-lap collision with teammate Lewis Hamilton at the Belgian Grand Prix, which forced Russell to retire from the race. The incident occurred on the opening lap, ending Russell's race prematurely. Russell stated, 'It shouldn't have happened,' reflecting his disappointment. The article, published by Record Portugal on July 19, 2026, includes multiple images of the crash and Russell leaving his car. The collision between the two Mercedes drivers highlights intra-team tensions and the high-stakes nature of Formula 1 racing.

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Original headline: <![CDATA[ Russell não esconde a frustração após incidente com Hamilton: «Não devia ter acontecido...» ]]>

Original language: PT-PT

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Russell Frustrated After First-Lap Collision with Hamilton at Belgian GP

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