Mercedes Mistakes and McLaren’s Tough Decision - F1 Belgian GP Analysis

Bryn Lucas is joined by Alex Kalinauckas and Ronald Vording to look back at the big stories coming out of the Belgian Grand Prix. The guys discuss how Mercedes got it so wrong at Spa, having Russell’s car that finished first disqualified and leaving Hamilton, who had led most of the race for Mercedes, to feel like the team had compromised his race? They then move on to McLaren, with Norris starting on the pole, fluffing the start, and falling down the order, whilst Piastri drove really well to ultimately finish in second place. Does McLaren need to focus on the constructors, and which of their drivers is best placed to lead the team in the future? These are all part of the discussion.

0:00 Introduction

0:42 George Russell's performance

4:37 Russell's disqualification

8:19 Hamilton's post-race reaction

12:36 McLaren's woes

18:12 Piastri vs Norris

21:40 Can McLaren catch Red Bull?