Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has explained some of the reasons that led to George Russell being disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix.
The 50-year-old highlighted multiple factors that together contributed to the British driver and his car coming in 1.5kg beneath the prescribed weight limit during the FIA's post-race checks.
Read more: Mercedes reveal cause of Russell Belgian GP disqualification
Alpine confirm new F1 team principal
Alpine has announced Oliver Oakes will replace Bruno Famin as its new team principal.
The news comes after Famin's revelation over the Belgian Grand Prix weekend that he will step down from the position, following which his now-confirmed replacement quickly became the front-runner for.
Read more: Alpine confirm new F1 team principal
Red Bull facing new Verstappen reality - Brundle
Max Verstappen's dominant days are over, as highlighted by the fact he was unable to power his way to a third consecutive Belgian Grand Prix victory on the back of receiving a grid penalty.
That is the view of former F1 driver turned co-commentator Martin Brundle after witnessing the three-time F1 champion unable to slice his way through the field at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Wolff reveals root of ‘1 in 10’ Russell strategy call
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has highlighted the significance of his squad's “mathematicians” following George Russell's bold one-stop strategy at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Russell completed the race by making just a single pit stop, changing from his medium tyres to hards on lap 10 of the race.
Read more: Wolff reveals root of ‘1 in 10’ Russell strategy call
Horner details 'solutions' for Red Bull future
Christian Horner has voiced his confidence in the "tremendous pool of talent" at Red Bull's disposal.
The team principal provided an update on the junior programme at Spa-Francorchamps, in the midst of heavy speculation that it would be drawn upon after what looked likely to be Sergio Perez's last weekend with the team.
Marko alludes to Red Bull changes for 2025 F1 season
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has suggested there could be changes in the pipeline at Red Bull and RB, despite the teams driver line-ups now confirmed to remain unchanged this season.
The Milton Keynes and Faenza-based squads will not see any drivers swapping positions when F1 returns at Zandvoort following the summer break.
Read more: Marko alludes to Red Bull changes for 2025 F1 season
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In the latest episode of the RacingNews365 podcast, Ian, Sam and Nick look back at last weekend's Belgian GP and look ahead to the summer break! George Russell's disqualification is discussed as well as what Red Bull needs to do to prevent McLaren beating it to the constructors’ crown.
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