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Can the Mercedes drivers keep Max Verstappen behind in Sunday's Belgian GP?

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell share Max Verstappen predictions for Belgian Grand Prix

The Independent

Lewis Hamilton was handed one of the most dramatic victories of his career on Sunday evening after Mercedes team-mate George Russell was disqualified for running an illegal car at the Belgian Grand Prix.Russell appeared to have taken just the third F1 win of his life following a fascinating race where the young Briton rolled the strategy dice to beat Hamilton by just half a second.But two and a half hours after the chequered flag fell at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, and with both Hamilton and Russell already heading back home to Monaco, the latter was thrown out of the official result....

Lewis Hamilton awarded victory at Belgian GP with George Russell disqualified

George Russell called his shot and delivered a stunning victory in the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. After pitting on Lap 10, as one of the first drivers at the top of the field to come in for fresh tires, Russell told his team that they could consider making Sunday’s Grand Prix a one-stop race, flying in the face of all conventional wisdom and going against the grain of the rest of the drivers on the grid.

George Russell’s disqualification at the Belgian Grand Prix, explained

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In a dramatic end to the Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes' own tire whisperer George Russell triumphed, marking his second victory of the season, while teammate Lew

F1 News: Toto Wolff Defends Strategy Which Left Lewis Hamilton Behind George Russell

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 George Russell was disqualified from Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix just hours after claiming a thrilling victory on track.The 26-year-old opted for a bold race strategy, pitting only once for tyres, and it seemed to have paid off in brilliant fashion as he fended off a late challenge from Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to claim what he thought was his third win in Formula One.However, in an initial post-race check, Russell’s Mercedes car was found to be 1.5 kg under the weight permitted in the regulations, following the obligatory drainage of fuel.The matter was referred to the FIA stewards, who...

F1 Belgian GP LIVE: George Russell stripped of victory as car breaks rules

The Associated Press

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after race officials disqualified his Mercedes teammate George Russell for driving an underweight car on Sunday. Russell crossed the line first after making only one pit stop, finishing just ahead of Hamilton. He...

Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight car

In true Spa-Francorchamps tradition, rain was on the forecast threatening a wet Qualifying session. Last weekend’s race winner, Oscar Piastri had a consistent start to the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. Following his maiden F1 win in Hungary, Piastri has achieved P2 in all three practice sessions this weekend. Joining...

Belgian Grand Prix: F1 Qualifying Results

No one had expected Mercedes to take control of the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, but George Russell and Lewis Hamilton delivered a shock 1-2 for the team in a race that saw all four top teams very closely matched. Oscar Piastri joined the pair on the podium, with pole...

Belgian GP: Russell and Hamilton pull off shock Mercedes 1-2

George Russell has been disqualified from the results of the Belgian Grand Prix because his car was underweight, handing teammate Lewis Hamilton victory. Russell originally won the race on an audacious one-stop strategy, beating Hamilton in a 1-2 finish, with Oscar Piastri third. However, the FIA found Russell’s car to be 1.5 kg underweight when it was weighed after the race, and Mercedes acknowledged it had no mitigating factor that could explain the discrepancy.

Russell's car found underweight, loses Spa win to Hamilton

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Lewis Hamilton, known for his recent podium finishes, expressed dissatisfaction with his Mercedes' performance at Spa, trailing behind McLaren in practice. Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, faced balance issues and lagged by over a second in FP2. He hopes for rain to aid Mercedes on Saturday, believing the car is better in wet conditions. Mercedes' trackside engineering director acknowledges the need for improvements, especially in balance and grip, to match McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton Challenges Mercedes Performance at Spa: Rain Forecast Offers Hope for Improvement

McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri seal a one-two in second practice at the Belgian Grand Prix - with Max Verstappen set for a 10-place grid drop.

McLaren fastest in FP2 as Verstappen takes grid penalty

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In the final race before the summer break, the 26-year-old nearly helmed a 1–2 finish along with Lewis Hamilton, but a technical infraction cost him a second win in four races.

Belgian Grand Prix Takeaways: George Russell DQ Spoils Dream Day for Mercedes

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Max Verstappen has unveiled his car's downforce strategy, opting for a different rear wing configuration than McLaren's 'skinny' rear wing. The championship leader also highlighted the importance of tire preservation to gain positions during the race.

F1 News: Max Verstappen Scrutinizes McLaren's 'Skinny Wing'

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McLaren's Piastri and Norris show promising pace in Belgium, with both drivers outperforming Verstappen in FP2. Verstappen faced challenges, including a grid drop, while Perez struggled for pace in the practice sessions. State of Play. McLaren appears strong, aiming to maintain their competitive edge. Mercedes faced balance issues, looking to...

Belgian Grand Prix Friday Practice Overview: Verstappen on Top, Norris Impresses for McLaren

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McLaren praise Mercedes’ ‘courageous’ one-stop strategy

Despite the news of George Russell’s disqualification, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has praised Mercedes’ one stop strategy, saying it took “courage” after Russell’s 34 lap...

McLaren praise Mercedes’ ‘courageous’ one-stop strategy

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