P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were involved in a battle for the race victory last weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Former F1 driver and F1TV analyst Jolyon Palmer suggested that Lewis Hamilton’s imminent departure from Mercedes prevented the team from issuing team orders during the Belgian Grand Prix. Palmer observed that Hamilton was challenging teammate George Russell for the lead in the final stages of the race. Russell’s one-stop strategy allowed him to stay ahead of Hamilton, but he was later disqualified for an underweight car. The decision not to enforce team orders and allow the Mercedes duo to fight for the win was influenced by Hamilton’s upcoming move to Ferrari. Despite Russell’s performance, Hamilton claimed his 105th career victory, illustrating his superb racing skills at the Spa-Francorchamps track. Palmer emphasized the intense competition within a team and the disappointment of losing to a teammate in such circumstances.
