Hamilton’s shock Belgian GP win and Russell disqualification explained

Mercedes’ delight at a surprise 1-2 at the Belgian Grand Prix quickly turned to anguish after George Russell was disqualified from a hard-fought win.

Mercedes winning a Formula 1 race is no longer the absurd fantasy it was a few months ago but its initial one-two in Spa was still unexpected.

The shock value of that was quickly surpassed when the stewards threw winner Russell out of the race just hours after the flag, ensuring team-mate Lewis Hamilton won after all.

We explain where Mercedes' pace came from and why Russell was disqualified.

0:00 Two big surprises
0:40 What doomed Russell
3:37 Russell's ludicrous strategy
4:59 McLaren falls just short
6:22 Red Bull's stalled victory bid
8:08 Leclerc was overachieving

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