Russell’s F1 Belgian GP spoiled by misjudgement behind ailing Piastri

Russell made a good getaway from eighth and coming down the hill from La Source he tried to pass the ailing Piastri, the Australian having damaged his car when squeezed between the Ferrari of Carlos Sainz and the inside barrier.

Russell headed to Piastri’s left, following Lando Norris, but finding the route blocked, he was forced to back off.

Fernando Alonso, Yuki Tsunoda and Lance Stroll all went past into Eau Rouge, while Alex Albon got a good…