F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton suffers title blow as George Russell reveals injury incident

Lewis Hamilton's bid for a record eighth Formula 1 world championship faces a setback as Mercedes appears to have resolved key performance issues that could strengthen their challenge against his Ferrari. George Russell revealed he suffered an unusual injury on a podium during the 2025-2026 seasons, while MotoGP rider Marco Bezzecchi has been banned from the Czechia Grand Prix after striking a marshal following a crash in the sprint race at the Masaryk Circuit. Additionally, two-time World Rally champion Kalle Rovanpera, 25, received positive news regarding the benign paroxysmal positional vertigo he was diagnosed with in March, which had threatened his planned transition to single-seater racing.