# George Russell disqualified from Belgium GP, Hamilton inherits 1st place

URL: https://technosports.co.in/george-russell-disqualified-from-belgium-gp/  
Published: 2024-07-29  
Updated: 2024-07-29  
Author: Arsh Das

George Russell has been disqualified from the Belgium GP in spite of winning the race. His car was found to be 1.5kg lighter upon inspection after the race, meaning his [Mercedes](https://technosports.co.in/mercedes-benz-g-class-megaparis-euro-mega-drive/) teammate Lewis Hamilton was pushed up to first place from second.

The seven-time World Champion was joined by Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc on the podium while defending champion Max Verstappen finished fourth after the updated results.

## George Russell disqualified from Belgium GP

> Heartbreaking… We came in 1.5kg underweight and have been disqualified from the race.  
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> We left it all on the track today and I take pride in crossing the line first.   
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> There will be more to come.🏆💙 [pic.twitter.com/6RfucAqPyF](https://t.co/6RfucAqPyF)
>
> — George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) [July 28, 2024](https://twitter.com/GeorgeRussell63/status/1817610324901560722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

“We have to take our disqualification on the chin”

“We have clearly made a mistake and need to ensure that we learn from it. To lose a one-two finish is frustrating and we can only apologise to George who drove such a strong race,” Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said after the decision.

“Lewis was the fastest guy on the two-stop strategy and is a deserving winner.”

Russell will no doubt be disappointed with the result as he fought to the top spot from sixth place in the grid. However, it only adds to his credibility and spices up the championship race, with Verstappen unable to hit heights of the previous season.

### Who is leading the driver’s championship?

Max Verstappen, 277 points