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George Russell emerged from a surprise one-stop strategy to win the Belgian Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton.
Toto Wolff explained why George Russell was allowed to one-stop to victory ahead of Lewis Hamilton at the Belgian Grand Prix. Russell surprised everyone with his strategy in a race dominated by high tyre degradation, holding off Hamilton’s fresher tyres to clinch his third career victory. Mercedes’ decision was to cover Leclerc and Norris to prevent them from undercutting Hamilton and Russell, ultimately impacting their strategy. Despite Russell’s disqualification for an underweight car, Mercedes has shown strong pace in recent races, aiming to stay grounded and maintain consistent performance throughout the championship. Wolff praised both drivers for their performance at Spa but emphasized the importance of staying focused and aiming for consistent results in each race.
