Russell slams "dangerous" battery issue before Hamilton Belgian GP clash

George Russell suffered his latest gut punch in the 2026 Formula 1 season after contact with Lewis Hamilton ended his Belgian Grand Prix on the opening lap, but he was more "angry" at the lack of battery charge that left him a sitting duck on the Kemmel straight.<br>Russell started third at Spa-Francorchamps, but was swallowed by the chasing pack on the long uphill blast from Raidillon to Turn ...<a class='more' href='https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/russell-slams-dangerous-battery-issue-before-hamilton-belgian-gp-clash/10840184/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk'>Keep reading</a>