George Russell’s disqualification from the Belgian Grand Prix had a significant impact on the 2024 F1 World Championship chase, particularly benefiting McLaren by giving them an extra point over Red Bull. Despite Mercedes’ strong performance in the race with a 1-2 finish, they remain in fourth place in the championship standings, well behind Ferrari.
The race saw Max Verstappen extend his lead in the drivers’ championship over Lando Norris of McLaren, despite starting from fifth place due to a grid penalty. Norris made a costly mistake in the first corner, losing ground to his title rival and failing to capitalize on Verstappen’s penalty.
In the constructor’s championship, Red Bull’s lead over McLaren has been reduced to 42 points, with Red Bull failing to win a race in the past three rounds. Mercedes’ strong performance in Spa helped them gain points but ultimately, Russell’s disqualification made them fall short in comparison to McLaren and Ferrari.
Overall, Red Bull’s advantage over McLaren has decreased significantly, with McLaren gaining ground in both the drivers’ and constructor’s standings. As F1 enters its mid-season break, the competition between the top teams has intensified, setting the stage for an exciting second half of the season.
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