Lewis Hamilton secured the second position in the Belgian Grand Prix. It was a close call, with Hamilton nearly clinching the top spot for the second time this season. However, he narrowly missed overtaking his teammate George Russell, who, with a different strategy, bagged his third victory. Hamilton subtly expressed his dissatisfaction with his team’s strategy.
Hamilton began the Belgian GP from P3, swiftly overtaking Sergio Pérez at the start. By the third lap, the Brit had taken the lead from Charles Leclerc. However, he had to watch as teammate George Russell sped ahead. The seven-time world champion raced neck and neck with his teammate for the win but had to settle for P2.
“Firstly, congratulations to George and the entire team,” Hamilton said immediately after the race. The team’s first 1-2 finish since the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in 2022 seemed impossible on Friday. “Friday was a disaster, but we made some changes. The car was really good today. The team also did a fantastic job with the pit stops.”
A subtle jab at Mercedes?
Despite his happiness for the team, Hamilton also made a subtle jab. “I tried to get closer to George in the final stages, but he managed his tires really well and could go on for a long time. I still had tires left during each stint, but the team decided to call me in.”
However, the Brit ended his interview with former Haas team boss Guenther Steiner on a positive note. “Seeing this performance of the car is really amazing. We’re getting better every weekend.”
