The Belgian Grand Prix proved to be a thrilling contest, characterized by its strategic depth, with George Russell astonishingly executing a one-stop strategy that allowed him to ascend to the front and fend off challenges from Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri in an exhilarating finale…
…At least, that was the narrative until FIA scrutiny revealed Russell was ultimately disqualified for being 1.5kg underweight. Join Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording alongside Bryn Lucas on the Autosport podcast as they discuss the remarkable nature of Russell’s performance, the reasons behind his disqualification, and whether Piastri may have missed a crucial opportunity for a McLaren win.
In the aftermath of the race, significant movements occurred in the F1 driver market, including Carlos Sainz’s announcement of a contract with Williams starting in 2025, while Sergio Perez confirmed his stay at Red Bull. The question arises: is Williams the right fit for Sainz? And did Red Bull miss an opportunity in their decision-making, with options like Daniel Ricciardo, Yuki Tsunoda, and Liam Lawson available?
