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The team has issued a statement following George Russell’s disqualification from the Belgian Grand Prix.
After George Russell’s disqualification from the Belgian Grand Prix due to being underweight, Mercedes released a statement addressing the issue. Russell, who had initially finished ahead of Lewis Hamilton by a slim margin, was found to be 1.5kg under the minimum weight during the post-race scrutineering checks. Consequently, Hamilton was declared the winner, with Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc rounding out the podium. Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff speculated on the reasons behind the disqualification, citing tire wear and the absence of an in-lap at Spa. Despite the setback, Wolff emphasized the importance of accepting the mistake and learning from it. Looking ahead, the team aims to build on the positives from the recent performances and maintain a positive trajectory after the summer break.
