Russell's Belgian Grand Prix victory has been thrown into doubt
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George Russell could potentially lose his Belgian Grand Prix victory as the stewards want to investigate his car. His car is 1.5kg underweight and if found guilty, Russell will be disqualified. Russell had to fight hard with his Mercedes teammate in the closing stages. Lewis Hamilton finished second.
Why Russell might lose his race victory in Belgium
A report from the FIA says: "After the Race, car number 63 was weighed and its weight was 798.0 kg, which is the minimum weight required by TR Article 4.1. After this, fuel was drained out of the car and 2.8 litres of fuel were removed. The car was not fully drained according to the draining procedure submitted by the team in their legality documents as TR Article 6.5.2 is fulfilled. The car was weighed again on the FIA inside and outside scales, and the weight was 796.5 kg. The calibration of the outside and inside scales was confirmed and witnessed by the competitor," the statement said.
"As this is 1.5 kg below the minimum weight requested in TR Article 4.1, which also has to be respected at all times during the Competition, I am referring this matter to the Stewards for their consideration."
If Russell is found guilty, he will be disqualified. This will promote Hamilton to P1 and Oscar Piastri to second. A place on the podium becomes available for Charles Leclerc.
Update 18.25 | Mercedes report to the stewards
Mercedes team manager (Ron Meadows) had to report to the stewards at 18.10 after the race at Spa. The stewards' verdict seems to be coming at any moment.
Update | Russell disqualified
Russell has been disqualified. Click here to read more.
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