# George Russell Faces Uphill Battle After Spa Exit

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-20
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13565252/george-russell-mercedes-driver-knocked-down-but-vows-to-fight-on-for-f1-title-as-team-work-to-resolve-mystery-car-problems
- Language: en
- Image: https://e1.365dm.com/26/07/1920x1080/skysports-george-russell-mercedes_7302646.jpg?20260720170901

George Russell's Formula 1 title hopes took a hit at the Belgian Grand Prix, where he dropped 50 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli. Russell blames power issues with his Mercedes car for his early exit. The team is working to resolve the problem before the Hungarian GP.

## Key takeaways

- Russell dropped 50 points behind Kimi Antonelli in the title race.
- Mercedes is investigating power issues affecting Russell's car.
- The team aims to resolve the problem before the Hungarian GP.

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