Multiple reports say Formula One title contender George Russell does not start or finish the Belgian Grand Prix after being ruled out. One outlet describes it as a heavy blow to his F1 title chances, while another notes that Russell was set up to begin strongly with a third-place grid position. However, his progress during the race leading up to the point of retirement or non-participation is reported to have worsened, with one account stating he drops from third to sixth after losing ground on the straight. The sources provide a consistent outline: Russell is expected to contend at the front, but he is ultimately forced out of the Belgian Grand Prix. No source in the provided excerpts specifies the precise reason for his withdrawal, and the reports do not detail the exact timing beyond his change in position and his eventual exclusion from the race. Overall, the coverage agrees that Russell’s Belgian GP ends prematurely and that it affects his pursuit of the championship.