Very affected after his retirement in the first round of the Belgian Grand Prix, George Russell will be able to count on the full support of Mercedes. Toto Wolff was keen to defend his driver after a particularly difficult weekend.
Noel Leon was excluded from the main Formula 2 race at Spa-Francorchamps after an infraction as unusual as it was astonishing. His team Campos Racing also received a heavy penalty.
Lando Norris believes that McLaren had the speed necessary to win the Belgian Grand Prix. However, a series of setbacks ruined his chances of victory.
Oscar Piastri believes that Charles Leclerc should have received at least a warning after their contact at the Belgian Grand Prix. The McLaren driver is concerned about the precedent set by the stewards’ decision.
The FIA explained why Lewis Hamilton was ultimately not penalized after his dangerous departure from the pits at the Belgian Grand Prix. Ferrari, on the other hand, was heavily penalized.
George Russell believes that a technical failure in his Mercedes caused his retirement on the very first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix. The Briton describes the situation as “frankly dangerous.”
Lewis Hamilton reflected on the spectacular incident that occurred during his pit stop at the Belgian Grand Prix. The Brit admits he immediately feared a serious injury for his mechanic.
Eliminated in the first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix after a collision with Lewis Hamilton, George Russell vented his anger at Mercedes on the radio.
Winner at Spa-Francorchamps, Kimi Antonelli acknowledged that the retirements and difficulties of his rivals had given him a valuable opportunity in the championship.
Second in the Belgian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc believes that the Virtual Safety Car worked in Ferrari’s favor. The Monegasque, however, insists that he long thought he could hold off Kimi Antonelli.