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Lewis Hamilton finished second in the Belgian Grand Prix, behind one-stopping Mercedes team-mate George Russell.
Lewis Hamilton dismissed the idea of challenging for the F1 world title after finishing second at the Belgian Grand Prix. Mercedes dominated the race, with George Russell winning and Hamilton coming close behind. Despite recent success and improvements in performance, Hamilton is 132 points behind championship leader Max Verstappen. Hamilton acknowledged the strong McLaren team but emphasized the need to keep pushing. Although George Russell was disqualified, Hamilton applauded the team for their efforts in securing a one-two finish at Spa. He praised the team for their strategy and pitstops, acknowledging the challenges of the race day.