George Russell Disqualified from Belgian GP at Spa, Hamilton Wins

Jul 28, 2024, 05:13 PM

George Russell has been disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa due to his car being underweight, handing the victory to his Mercedes teammate, Lewis Hamilton. The disqualification came after an investigation revealed that Russell's car did not meet the minimum weight requirements. This marks Hamilton's 83rd win with Mercedes. The disqualification also resulted in changes to the final standings, promoting other drivers. This incident adds to a history of post-race penalties affecting the outcomes of the Belgian Grand Prix. The race took place on Sunday.