Russell 'numb to the disappointment' after Belgian GP blow

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium, July 19 : George Russell said he was "numb to the disappointment" after crashing out of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix on the opening lap in a major blow to his Formula One title hopes.The Mercedes driver collided with the Ferrari of former teammate Lewis Hamilton and ended up spinning off into the gravel.Russell had started in third place on the grid but dropped down to sixth after losing ground on the straight.In fighting back, the Briton went side by side with Hamilton and the pair made contact. After spinning off, Russell stepped out and walked away as seven-time champion Hamilton continued, with the safety car deployed. Stewards investigated and gave Hamilton a five-second penalty for causing a collision.Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli, who is 25 points clea