F1 Q&A: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in race incidents, George Russell and Mercedes power issue
Kimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix, extending his championship lead, while a first-lap collision between George Russell and Lewis Hamilton ended Russell's race. Stewards ruled the incident a racing incident, noting Hamilton's car lost control despite corrective steering.
Why it matters
The outcome significantly impacts the Formula 1 drivers' championship standings and highlights ongoing debates regarding racing regulations and steward consistency.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Mercedes' George Russell's race came to an end after contact with Lewis Hamilton on the first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli won the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to extend his lead at the top of the drivers' championship to 45 points.
Antonelli's team-mate George Russell retired from the race following an opening-lap collision with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
Russell has now dropped to third in the standings, with Hamilton replacing him in second place after finishing fourth.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was second behind Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen completed the podium in third.
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the race at Spa-Francorchamps.
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