Formula 1 - Car too light: investigation against Spa-winner Russell
After his Formula-1 win in Belgium, George Russell of Mercedes faces anger. According to the Technical Delegate after the Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, Russell's car with the number 63 was found to be 1.5 kg lighter than the minimum required weight during a check. The minimum weight of a Formula-1 car is 798 kg, but Russell's car weighed only 796.5 kg. The matter was referred to the Race Stewards for investigation. Russell could even face disqualification.
The 26-year-old had won the last race before the summer break with a bold one-stop strategy, finishing just nose ahead of his teammate Lewis Hamilton and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri. Fourth place went to Charles Leclerc in the Ferrari, ahead of World Champion Max Verstappen in the Red Bull.
- The International Formula 1 Grand Prix Belgium, famously held at Spa-Francorchamp, witnessed an unprecedented incident where George Russell's Mercedes-Benz was found to be underweight.
- Despite the triumphant GP Belgium victory, Formula-1 driver George Russell might face severe consequences, as his car failed to meet the minimum weight requirement of 798 kg during the check at Spa-Francorchamps.
- The investigation following the weigh-in after the Formula-1 race in Belgium could potentially result in George Russell's disqualification, making him lose his recent victory at Spa-Francorchamp.
- The Motorsport world is closely monitoring the situation surrounding George Russell's underweight vehicle in the Formula-1 event at Spa-Francorchamps, with implications for both the Briton's reputation and Mercedes-Benz's success in Formula-1.
- Preparations for the next Formula-1 race continue, but the ongoing investigation into George Russell and his Mercedes-Benz's weight issue at the GP Belgium in Spa-Francorchamps remains at the forefront of the Motorsport community's attention.
