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Russell's Spa Crash Cuts 50-Point Lead from Kimi

A catastrophic power unit failure on the first lap of the Belgian GP saw George Russell retire, doubling Kimi Antonelli’s lead to 50 points and pushing Russell out of second place.

The Belgian Grand Prix marked a turning point for Mercedes and the championship standings as Kimi Antonelli dominated from pole to victory. sweetbonanza-app.com

Russell’s car suffered a catastrophic power unit failure on the opening lap, forcing him to retire and allowing Hamilton to close the gap, while Antonelli’s lead widened to 50 points and Russell lost second place in the standings.