Hamilton 'Gutted' For Russell, Confesses 'Mixed Feelings' After Inheriting Victory In Belgium
F1Monday, 29 July 2024 at 10:00
Lewis Hamilton spoke up after inheriting victory at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix from his disqualified teammate, George Russell.
Despite a tough start to the weekend and mixed results in the qualifying, Mercedes drivers managed to make their way through the field to score a 1-2 victory at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.
Unfortunately, stewards found George Russell's car to be under the weight limit by 1,5 kg after the race, which resulted in a disqualification and loss of the victory for the 26-year-old.
The one positive thing for the team is that the win at least didn't go to someone outside of Mercedes. Although Lewis Hamilton confessed, it didn't feel that great after the race. He wrote on Instagram:
"Mixed feelings for today's result. Obviously happy to get the win but I feel for George and it's disappointing for the team not to get the one-two."
The seven-time World Champion also noted that Mercedes beat everyone based on merit, which is an encouraging sign going into the summer break.
"A lot of positives to take from today, though. At the start of the weekend, we didn't expect to be at the front or the pace we had, so it's great to see just how much progress has been made and that we are in the fight."
"We take all these positives with us into the break and will come back a stronger team ready to keep the momentum going."
The German team won the 3 of the last four race and stood on podium in all of them so results definitely back the progress that has been made. In a further message on his Instagram story, the 39-year-old driver added:
"Great drive today @georgerussell63, really am gutted for you and the team losing the win and also our 1-2 which the team deserved. Let's keep pushing, work towards another 1-2 in the second half."
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