Russell suggests damage a factor in early Sprint Qualifying exit

Mercedes endured a tough Sprint Qualifying session at the Belgian Grand Prix, with both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli failing to progress to SQ3. Antonelli's dramatic spin in SQ1 scattered gravel onto the track, which Russell believes may have caused critical damage to his car, leading to his unexpected exit in SQ2 in 13th place. Russell reported a "terrible" feeling from his W15 after the incident and observed damage, suggesting an underlying issue. Despite the setback, both drivers remain confident in the car's inherent pace for the main qualifying and Sunday's race, with Antonelli describing his spin as 'weird' and seeking answers as Mercedes looks to reset.