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George Russell put on a tyre-management masterclass at Spa-Francorchamps to take victory in the Belgian Grand Prix, narrowly holding off team-mate Lewis Hamilton.
George Russell claimed a remarkable victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, fending off Lewis Hamilton in the final laps at Spa-Francorchamps. Mercedes secured its third win in four races, as Russell secured his third career grand prix victory with a bold one-stop strategy that David Croft dubbed a “hail mary” move. This marked Mercedes’ first one-two finish since the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and their sixtieth in total in Formula 1. Despite starting fourth on the grid, Hamilton was unable to overtake Russell, who had moved up from sixth position after opting for fewer pit stops. Russell expressed his surprise at the victory, praising the team’s strategy and the improvements made to the car since Friday. However, Russell was later disqualified for his car being underweight, leaving Hamilton as the official winner. Despite Russell’s radio calls for the one-stop strategy, he credited the team’s collective efforts for the successful decision and the ultimately gratifying team one-two finish at the Belgian Grand Prix.
