George Russell (Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team) finishes on the podium (top 3) at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix (Spa-Francorchamps, July 19)
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Published on 12. July 2026
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Predicted for 19. July 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
Mercedes dominates F1 2026: Antonelli leads the championship with 179 pts, Russell is 2nd with 154 pts. Russell's recent Austrian GP win and Mercedes' superiority on high-speed circuits make him a podium favourite at Spa. The existing prediction (Hamilton wins for Ferrari) doesn't exclude Russell's top-3 finish. Bookmaker odds imply a podium probability for Russell of ~55–65%.
Data basis for this prediction
- ESPN/Total Motorsport: F1 2026 Drivers Standings – Antonelli 179 pts, Russell 154 pts (Juli 2026)
- statsniper.com: Belgian GP 2026 Preview – 'Russell: logical contrarian angle to Antonelli chalk'
- worldofspeed.org: Belgian GP 2026 Preview – 'Russell fresh off Austrian GP victory'
- offshoresportsbooks.com: Belgian GP Picks & Odds Jul 19 – Hamilton each-way/podium markets
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Russell wurde P5 – kein Podium (Top 3). P3 ging an Leclerc. Quelle: Formula1.com.
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