P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes has revealed that using team orders against George Russell to protect the side’s Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix would’ve been considered with one more lap. Russell executed an unexpected one-stop race to head home team-mate Lewis Hamilton at Spa-Francorchamps until an underweight car saw him end up disqualified. Hamilton, who started third, passed Sergio […]
“George Russell executed a bold one-stop strategy in the race at Spa-Francorchamps, outpacing his team-mate Lewis Hamilton until a disqualification due to an underweight car. Despite starting third, Hamilton managed to pass competitors and positioned himself to lead the race. Russell’s decision for one less pit stop put him ahead, and despite Hamilton’s attempt to overtake, he couldn’t succeed due to turbulent conditions. Mercedes contemplated team orders to protect Hamilton from a fast competitor, Oscar Piastri. However, Mercedes’ strategic calls to cover stops of other contenders ultimately led to Hamilton’s promotion to the win after Russell’s disqualification.”
