FIA confirm George Russell penalty after Belgian GP as Lewis Hamilton handed shock F1 victory

Mercedes driver George Russell was under investigation for having an underweight car at the Belgian GP.

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Topics: George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Formula 1

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FIA confirm George Russell penalty after Belgian GP as Lewis Hamilton handed shock F1 victory

Mercedes driver George Russell was under investigation for having an underweight car at the Belgian GP.

FIA confirm George Russell penalty after Belgian GP as Lewis Hamilton handed shock F1 victory

Mercedes driver George Russell was under investigation for having an underweight car at the Belgian GP.

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