George Russell fails to score at the Belgian Grand Prix after a first-lap collision with Lewis Hamilton, which he attributes to car performance issues. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the problem is “100% on us,” acknowledging that the team let Russell down. The crash happens shortly after Russell is clipped by Hamilton following a power loss, according to reporting on the incident. Russell, who comes into the race still in the title fight, does not gain points at Spa-Francorchamps, dealing another blow to his championship hopes. Kimi Antonelli, Russell’s Mercedes teammate, wins the race and takes over the lead in the world championship standings, moving 50 points ahead of Russell. Coverage also highlights commentary around the competitive gap opened up by the result and notes that Antonelli’s win is seen as a strong turnaround for Mercedes during the Belgian round. Overall accounts focus on Russell’s lack of points, Mercedes’ responsibility for the underlying technical issues, and the significant swing in the championship after Antonelli’s victory.