Explained: The F1 car weight rule that cost Russell Belgian GP victory
George Russell has lost his surprise 2024 Belgian Grand Prix victory due to a strict rule on Formula 1 car weight when it has been drained of fuel.Russell’s stunning one-stop strategy kept him ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton late in the race at Spa, after the second Mercedes had dominated proceedings until the closing stages.It all ended with Russell securing a third F1 career GP win, but one ...Keep reading