At the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, George Russell’s race ends during the opening lap after a collision with Lewis Hamilton. Multiple reports describe contact between the two cars early in the race, after which Russell slides into the gravel and is unable to continue. The incident occurs as Russell starts the race from third, according to one outlet, though he is still forced to retire before completing the first lap. Other accounts similarly state that Russell cannot rescue his position or rejoin effectively once the collision pushes him off line into the gravel. The reports characterize the start as chaotic, with Hamilton’s involvement in the contact leading to Russell’s retirement. While some coverage includes remarks about Russell’s emotional reaction immediately after the crash, the central event is consistent across outlets: a first-lap clash between Hamilton and Russell at Spa results in Russell’s retirement from the Belgian GP.