Here is the verdict of the investigation into Russell’s disqualification in Belgium: the British driver’s victory is voided.
A shocking turn of events has overturned the outcome of the Belgian Grand Prix, which had concluded with George Russell’s victory. The British driver was found with his Mercedes W15 weighing below the permissible limit of 798.0kg, coming in at just 796.5kg. This 1.5kg discrepancy proved decisive for the victory. While it’s unclear if this directly determined the result, it undoubtedly provided an advantage to Russell.
The result is clear: the FIA has disqualified George Russell, declaring Lewis Hamilton the winner of the Belgian GP (Hamilton’s car was also inspected and found to be compliant). Joining him on the podium are Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc.
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