P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell was issued a heartbreaking disqualification after utilising a one-stop strategy to win the Belgian Grand Prix.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praised his team’s “mathematicians” for their strategic role in George Russell’s one-stop pit strategy at the Belgian Grand Prix. Despite Russell finishing in first place, he was later disqualified for being underweight. Wolff acknowledged the importance of the engineers and strategists in making crucial decisions based on data analysis. He emphasized the collaboration between drivers and engineers for optimal performance and decision-making in races. The team’s ability to calculate tire degradation and pace played a significant role in implementing the bold strategy. Wolff highlighted the importance of driver input and effective communication within the team for successful outcomes in Formula 1 races.
