Belgian GP

2024 - 7 - 28

When Racing Turns Into a Family Reunion: Russell Holds Off Hamilton at Belgian GP!

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George Russell scored a stunning victory at the Belgian GP, leaving Hamilton in his dust! But will Russell's weight woes cost him the win?

In an electrifying showdown at the Belgian Grand Prix held at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps, George Russell claimed a magnificent win, marking a triumphant return for Mercedes to the top step of the podium. In what was a nail-biting one-stop strategy, Russell edged out teammate Lewis Hamilton, creating a spectacle that had fans on the edge of their seats. This marks Mercedes' first one-two finish since the Brazil GP in 2022, demonstrating that the racing giants are back in the game, leaving their rivals gasping for breath. The race was a masterclass in strategic execution, where Russell’s daring gamble on tire management paid off handsomely.

While Russell basked in his well-deserved glory, he was met with some post-race turmoil as it turns out his car could be facing scrutiny for being underweight during mandatory checks. The potential loss of his victory would turn this high-speed triumph into an unexpected comedy of errors that could see Hamilton taking the lead over Russell statistically, despite finishing second on the track. The tension intertwined with humor presents an ironic twist - imagine celebrating only to be handed a 'notes from your teacher' moment during a podium celebration! All eyes will be on the FIA’s decision regarding the situation as fans collectively hold their breath, laughing nervously about what could transpire next.

Behind the Mercedes duo, Oscar Piastri didn’t miss a beat either, clinching a remarkable third place after fighting hard against the self-proclaimed "Red Bull King," Max Verstappen, who was left to settle for fifth. The trio's race was a textbook example of how strategic driving and teamwork can lead to success, even under pressure. Piastri, who continues to impress this season, has quietly made a name for himself and is certainly one to watch in the races to come.

As the adrenaline fades and fans reminisce about the incredible moments from the Belgian GP, it’s interesting to note that Spa-Francorchamps is known for its unpredictable weather, often adding layers of complexity to racers' strategies. Additionally, George Russell, a rising star in F1, is not just known for his driving prowess but also has a rich background in karting, where he honed his competitive spirit. While the future awaits, one thing is evident: the battle for the top continues fiercely, and the rivalry between Russell, Hamilton, and the rest of the grid is just heating up!

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Belgian GP: George Russell just holds off Lewis Hamilton for win ... (Sky Sports)

George Russells bold one-stop strategy trumps Lewis Hamiltons as resurgent Mercedes surge to unlikely Spa-Francorchamps one-two; Max Verstappen recovers ...

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F1 Belgian GP results: Russell pips Hamilton in Mercedes 1-2 (autosport.com)

Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix, the 14th round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship at Spa-Francorchamps.

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Live: Follow the Belgian GP as it happened (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

The 14th round of the 2024 Formula 1 season continues with the Belgian Grand Prix and you can follow the action here.

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LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the action from the Formula 1 Rolex ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Live BlogF1 Unlocked. AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from the Belgian GP as one-stopping Russell beats team mate Hamilton. 4 hours ago. Share.

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Russell wins Belgian GP in Mercedes one-two as one-stop strategy ... (New Straits Times Online)

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS: Britain's George Russell won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday in a Mercedes one-two with seven-times Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, ...

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Belgian GP: George Russell gambles on strategy to hold off a ... (PlanetF1)

George Russell gambled on a one-stopper to hold off Lewis Hamilton to win the Belgian Grand Prix in Mercedes' first 1-2 since Brazil 2022.

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Formula One: Russell leads Mercedes one-two ahead of Hamilton in ... (The Guardian)

Max Verstappen could only finish fifth as Oscar Piastri came third behind Russell and Hamilton.

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Motor racing-Russell wins Belgian GP in Mercedes one-two as one ... (The Star Online)

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) -Britain's George Russell won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday in a Mercedes one-two with seven-times Formula One ...

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Our verdict on Mercedes' shock Belgian GP 1-2 (The Race)

Was this a George Russell masterclass or should his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton really have been on the top step of the podium?

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F1 Belgian GP: Russell outfoxes rivals to win from Hamilton (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Russell beats Hamilton in strategy thriller at Spa-Francorchamps, with Piastri a close third · Belgium 2024 Belgian Grand Prix.

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George Russell wins Belgian GP in Mercedes one-two as one-stop ... (The Straits Times)

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS – Britain's George Russell won the Belgian Grand Prix on July 28 in a Mercedes one-two with seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton ...

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Russell set to lose Belgian GP win after failing weight check (The Race)

Mercedes F1 driver George Russell is at risk of losing his Belgian Grand Prix win after his car was found to be underweight during post-race checks.

Hamilton named winner of F1 Belgian GP after Russell disqualification (The Star Online)

PARIS, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Mercedes' George Russell has been disqualified from Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix after his car was found to be underweight, ...

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George Russell stripped of Belgian GP win after stewards ... (ESPN)

George Russell has been stripped of his victory at the Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes car was found to be underweight after the chequered flag.

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George Russell disqualified from Belgian Grand Prix for ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

George Russell has been disqualified from the result of the Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes was found to be underweight after the race, meaning that ...

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Belgian GP: George Russell disqualified, Lewis Hamilton gains win ... (Sky Sports)

George Russell had impressively used a one-stop strategy to narrowly beat two-stopping team-mate Lewis Hamilton to victory at Spa-Francorchamps before his ...

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The factors enabling Russell's shock Belgian GP winning strategy (autosport.com)

Lower-than-expected tyre degradation and a no-lose strategy scenario triggered the Mercedes call to commit George Russell to his winning one-stop in Formula ...

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George Russell disqualified from F1 Belgian GP, Hamilton handed ... (Aljazeera.com)

Mercedes' George Russell has been disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix, denying the Britain a third career victory.

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F1 Belgian GP: Russell long-game strategy snatches win from ... (autosport.com)

George Russell beat Lewis Hamilton in Formula 1's 2024 Belgian Grand Prix that the seven-time champion had dominated, as Russell's surprise one-stop strategy ...

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Wolff: No excuses for "mistake" that got Russell disqualified from ... (autosport.com)

Toto Wolff says Mercedes has "no excuse" and "clearly made a mistake" that lost George Russell his Belgian GP victory in a technical rules breach.

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Hamilton wins Belgian GP after Russell disqualified (New Straits Times Online)

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: Lewis Hamilton emerged as the winner of a dramatic Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday after Mercedes teammate George Russell, ...

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How F1's points standings look after the 2024 F1 Belgian GP (autosport.com)

Mercedes' 1-2 result in Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix initially closed the gap on its rivals in the constructors' championship, before George Russell was ...

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Revised F1 World Championship standings after the 2024 Belgian GP (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Russell DQ has a big impact on Mercedes' pursuit of Ferrari; Piastri remains F1's form man; McLaren closes further on Red Bull's constructors' lead · Updated ...

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Lewis Hamilton left with 'mixed feelings' over Belgian GP win as ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Total jubilation for Mercedes in the wake of an unexpected 1-2 in Belgium soon turned to despair when George Russell was disqualified from the race for a ...

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EXPLAINED: Why George Russell was disqualified and stripped of ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

George Russell looked to have pulled off the most sensational of victories with a drive so good, his boss Toto Wolff called him the “Tyre Whisperer”.

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F1 – Russell disqualified from Belgian GP, Hamilton inherits victory (FIA)

George Russell has been disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes W15 was below the 798kg minimum weight, handing victory to team-mate ...

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How Russell 'gut feeling' Belgian GP strategy led to post-race ... (autosport.com)

From the top step of the podium to disqualification in no time at all. George Russell's one-stop heroics at the 2024 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix looked to ...

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Winners and Losers from 2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix (RacingNews365)

Who won and who lost in what turned out to be a fascinating strategic battle during the Belgian Grand Prix from Spa-Francorchamps.

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Seven things we learned at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix (autosport.com)

George Russell and Mercedes' stunning Formula 1 2024 Belgian Grand Prix 1-2 that never was capped another intriguing event at Spa, where for the first time ...

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Martin Brundle on Belgian GP: A race no one predicted and the ... (Sky Sports)

Sky Sports F1s Martin Brundle delivers the final word on the final race before the mid-season break, assessing starring drives from both Mercedes drivers, ...

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George Russell: Lewis Hamilton 'feels' for Mercedes team-mate after ... (Sky Sports)

Eventual Spa victor Lewis Hamilton admits I feel for George and its disappointing for the team not to get the one-two.; Russell reflects on heartbreaking ...

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Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes ... (The Associated Press)

Lewis Hamilton has been promoted to first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after race officials disqualified his Mercedes teammate George Russell for driving ...

F1 Podcast: Why Russell both won and lost the Belgian GP (The Race)

The Race F1 Podcast tries to make sense of both George Russell's implausible Belgian Grand Prix victory and his subsequent disqualification.

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'Heartbroken' Russell loses shock Belgian GP victory – International ... (RacingNews365)

Check out how the world reacted to the 2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix and George Russell's shock disqualification.

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