George Russell says he still considers his Belgian Grand Prix as a “win” in his mind despite being disqualified as his car was underweight.
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High plank wear also a factor in Russell’s disqualification, say Mercedes
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Posted onMercedes believe George Russell’s car fell beneath the minimum weight limit because of higher than expected wear on his tyres and the plank underneath his car.
Russell is sixth F1 driver to be disqualified after winning a grand prix
2024 Belgian GP stats and facts
Posted onOut of the 1,115 rounds of the world championship so far, the winner has only been disqualified on six occasions, as happened to George Russell last weekend.
Unheard radio shows why Hamilton missed Russell’s (almost) race-winning strategy
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Posted onLewis Hamilton said he “didn’t want” to make the second pit stop which appeared to cost him victory at Spa, but didn’t make that clear to his team on his radio.
2024 Belgian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onSpa produced an especially high standard of driving through the field last weekend. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Belgian GP.
Did Perez deserve his latest kicking from Marko after ‘sacrificial’ race strategy?
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Posted onSergio Perez’s future is in doubt after Helmut Marko slated his performance in Belgium. But he did help keep Max Verstappen ahead of Lando Norris.
Fate hands Hamilton his lost Spa win back – at his team mate’s cost
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Posted onLewis Hamilton inherited victory in the Belgian Grand Prix, which was taken from him 16 years ago, as fate dealt a harsh blow to George Russell.
Hamilton says car now feels “fully under control – I’ve not had that for years”
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Posted onBelgian Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton said the team made huge improvements to his car’s handling following their poor practice session on Friday.
McLaren repeat Red Bull’s Hungaroring error with conservative Spa strategy
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Posted onMcLaren’s conservative strategy spared them Mercedes’ fate, but it may have cost Lando Norris the chance to beat Max Verstappen.
Why do Mercedes suspect Russell’s race-winning strategy led to his disqualification?
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Posted onGeorge Russell one-stopped at Spa last year, so why do Mercedes suspect a similar strategy led to his disqualification from victory today?
‘Stupid and embarrassing’ first corner error ruined my race – Norris
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Posted onLando Norris described his first corner error in the Belgian Grand Prix as “embarrassing” as he fell from fourth to finish fifth.
Horner says Red Bull will “have a good look” at race Perez called “really bad”
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Posted onSergio Perez said his Belgian Grand Prix was “really bad” after falling from second on the grid to eighth at the finish.
“Heartbreaking”: Russell disqualified, Hamilton handed Belgian GP victory
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Posted onLewis Hamilton has inherited victory in the Belgian Grand Prix after his team mate George Russell was disqualified.
Mercedes “definitely didn’t predict this win”, admits Russell
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Posted onBelgian Grand Prix winner George Russell admitted he was surprised to have been in a position to win at Spa-Francorchamps.
McLaren say Mercedes’ race-winning one-stop strategy call took “courage”
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Posted onMercedes had “less to lose” committing to the one-stop strategy which helped George Russell win, said McLaren team principal Andrea Stella.
Russell resists charging Hamilton to win enthralling Belgian Grand Prix
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Posted onGeorge Russell won a battle between the two Mercedes drivers on different strategies to win a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix.
Vote for your 2024 Belgian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
2024 Belgian Grand Prix race result and championship points
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Posted onLewis Hamilton has won the Belgian Grand Prix after his team mate was disqualified. Max Verstappen increased his championship lead.
Rate the race: 2024 Belgian Grand Prix
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Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix.
2024 Belgian Grand Prix in pictures
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Posted onThe 2024 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps in pictures.