Hamilton Penalized After Lap 1 Collision with Russell at Belgian GP

Published Jul 20, 11:07 AM UTC

At the Belgian Grand Prix on July 20, 2026, Mercedes driver George Russell spun and retired on the opening lap after contact with Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton. The incident has sparked debate over whether Hamilton's subsequent penalty was justified. The article, published by Sky Sports, examines the collision from new angles and questions the fairness of the penalty imposed on Hamilton, who now drives for Ferrari. The crash ended Russell's race early, adding tension to the rivalry between the former Mercedes teammates.