🗞 In The Headlines

1/ Mercedes Clinches Thrilling 1-2 at Belgian Grand Prix

In a dramatic turn of events at the Belgian Grand Prix, George Russell of Mercedes clinched victory after a daring decision to stick to a one-stop strategy, narrowly edging out teammate Lewis Hamilton, who finished second. McLaren's Oscar Piastri delivered a standout performance, securing third place just a fraction of a second behind the Mercedes drivers. The race began with Charles Leclerc on pole, but early overtakes by Hamilton and strategic maneuvers saw a reshuffling of positions. Russell's decision to forgo a second pit stop proved crucial as he defended his lead against Hamilton's fresher tires. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen faced a challenging race, struggling to pass the DRS train led by Piastri, and ultimately finished behind his teammate Sergio Perez after a tactical call from Red Bull.

2/ Russell Disqualified from Belgian GP, Hamilton Clinches 105th F1 Win

George Russell's hard-fought victory at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix was short-lived as he was disqualified after his Mercedes car was found to be 1.5kg underweight during post-race scrutineering. The FIA's decision came approximately an hour after the race, with Russell's team acknowledging the error and accepting the penalty. This unexpected turn of events handed Lewis Hamilton his 105th career F1 win and second victory of the 2024 season, while also promoting Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc to second and third places respectively.

3/ Williams Lands Sainz in Stunning Multi-Year Deal, Signaling F1 Resurgence

Williams Racing has announced a significant addition to their team by signing Carlos Sainz on a multi-year deal starting in 2025. Sainz's decision to join Williams follows a turbulent driver market, intensified by Lewis Hamilton's unexpected move to Ferrari. The Spanish driver, who has been a prominent figure in the driver market with links to Sauber and Alpine, expressed his excitement and commitment to helping Williams regain its competitive edge in Formula 1. Sainz will team up with Alex Albon, forming one of the most experienced and promising line-ups on the grid, as the team sets its sights on the 2026 F1 regulations.

4/ Christian Horner Confirms Sergio Perez's Future at Red Bull Amid Speculation

Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull Racing, has confirmed that Sergio Perez will remain with the team despite recent struggles and speculation about his future. After signing a contract extension earlier in the season, Perez's performance has dipped, scoring only 28 points in the last eight races. At the Belgian Grand Prix, he started in P2 but finished seventh, prompting further doubts about his place in the team. However, Horner reassured staff and fans that Perez would continue to drive for Red Bull, especially at tracks where he has historically performed well, putting an end to rumors of a mid-season replacement by Daniel Ricciardo.

5/ Norris Aims for 'Reset' After Costly Errors in Belgian GP Drama

In the Belgian Grand Prix, McLaren's Lando Norris started fourth but ended up sixth after a series of early mistakes. Norris ran into the gravel on the first corner, lost three positions, and struggled to recover after a botched pass on Ferrari's Carlos Sainz. Trapped behind Sainz, Norris was undercut by Max Verstappen during pit stops and ultimately finished just 0.6 seconds behind the Red Bull driver. Norris acknowledged that recent errors had cost him valuable points and expressed a desire to use the upcoming summer break as a reset to regain his form.

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The former world champion is fluent in 5 languages: German, English, French, Italian, and Spanish. Other notable drivers that speak multiple languages include Charles Leclerc, Esteban Ocon, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel.

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