George Russell has been disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix because his car’s fuel sample was too light.
This means Lewis Hamilton is now the winner, with Oscar Piastri in second and Charles Leclerc taking third place.
Russell had to defend hard at the end of the race as Hamilton, who had better tires, was closing in on him. Despite this, Russell managed to stay ahead until the end.
Why was Russell disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix?
The disqualification also affects other drivers’ standings. Max Verstappen moves up to fourth place for this year’s Belgian Grand Prix. Sergio Perez is now seventh. Fans might find this news surprising and a bit unfair.
Hamilton hadn’t won since 2021 until he claimed victory at the British Grand Prix earlier this year. Now, he’s a winner again just weeks later! Daniel Ricciardo also benefits from this change, moving up to tenth place and earning a point.
What do you think about all these changes?
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