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George Russell Triumphs at the Belgian Grand Prix
In an exciting race at the Belgian Grand Prix, George Russell outshone his competitors with a brilliant one-stop strategy, coming out on top against his teammate Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri from McLaren.
Russell took the win, finishing the race without needing to pit again after his first stop, while Hamilton closely followed him, just half a second behind. Piastri rounded out the podium, securing a fantastic third place for the team.
The race kicked off with Charles Leclerc from Ferrari leading the charge, but it was Hamilton who took the lead early on, overtaking Leclerc at Les Combes on lap three. Meanwhile, Verstappen started from 11th due to a penalty but quickly made his way up the ranks.
Russell and Verstappen made their first pit stops early, and it was a race of strategy from there on out. Russell’s clever tactics allowed him to stay ahead for the rest of the race, while Hamilton tried to chase him down, but couldn’t quite find a way past.
As the race progressed, Piastri fought hard, passing Leclerc and pushing for a podium finish. The battle between Russell and Hamilton remained intense, with both drivers managing tire wear amidst challenging conditions on track.
In the final laps, even as Hamilton put pressure on Russell, he couldn’t find the right moment to overtake. Russell held his ground, skillfully navigating the last few corners to secure his place at the top.
The final positions saw Russell take the victory, followed by Hamilton in second, with Piastri fulfilling the podium trio. Behind them were Leclerc, Verstappen, and Norris, rounding out the top six of a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix.