Hamilton Gains Victory After Russell’s Disqualification as Red Bull Faces Pressure and Piastri Shines……….. read more
The 2025 Formula 1 season continues to deliver high drama, with Lewis Hamilton being awarded victory at the Belgian Grand Prix after Mercedes teammate George Russell was disqualified. Russell, who had initially crossed the finish line first, saw his result nullified when post-race checks revealed his car was 1.5kg under the minimum weight limit. This unexpected turn gave Hamilton his 105th career win and his second of the season.
Russell’s one-stop strategy had looked promising, and he had done well to fend off Hamilton in the final stages of the race. However, the weight irregularity cost him dearly. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was promoted to second, continuing to show strong form, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc claimed third place. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who started 11th, finished fourth, ahead of Lando Norris in fifth.
The season’s next race, the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, provided another thrilling spectacle. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri once again made headlines with a dominant performance, clinching a convincing victory. George Russell rebounded from his previous setback to finish second, despite grappling with multiple car issues, including a transponder failure and brake-by-wire problems. Lando Norris rounded off the podium in third, despite starting sixth and serving an early race penalty.
Meanwhile, Red Bull continues to face growing concerns. Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, could only manage a sixth-place finish in Bahrain. The team’s ongoing struggles with car balance and overall performance have raised alarms internally. Team principal Christian Horner admitted the car’s issues, and Helmut Marko described the situation as “very alarming.” With rumors swirling about a potential exit clause in Verstappen’s contract related to performance, the pressure is mounting for the team to find solutions quickly.
Off-track tensions are also stirring. A moment between Lewis Hamilton and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem at the Bahrain Grand Prix caught attention, when Hamilton appeared to coldly ignore an attempted hug from the FIA chief. This incident hints at continued friction between the two, dating back to controversies in 2022 involving FIA decisions and jewelry regulations that targeted Hamilton.
With championship dynamics rapidly evolving, McLaren’s resurgence, Mercedes’ internal rivalry, and Red Bull’s uncertain future are shaping a gripping 2025 season. Fans now look ahead to see whether Verstappen can reclaim his dominance, or if new contenders like Piastri and Russell will continue to rise.
As the season heats up, the drama—both on and off the track—shows no signs of
slowing down.
