Mercedes has issued a response to George Russell's claim that the Belgian Grand Prix was Mercedes' "worst performance" of F1 2025.

The Monegasque racer put up a noble defence to hold off Verstappen for the final spot on the podium in Belgium, marking his fifth of the year. Ferrari are, therefore, 28 points ahead of the Silver Arrows with 11 races remaining in the 2024 campaign.

Oscar Piastri extended his Formula One championship lead to 16 points after storming to a sixth victory of the season at a rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri picked up the eighth win of his F1 career as he overtook Lando Norris on the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix. Away from the front runners, it was a race of defence with the likes of Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly performing well. Here’s how we rated all 20 drivers.

Yesterday Mercedes equalled its worst-ever qualifying result. Its grid placing for the F1 Belgian Grand Prix itself is only marginally better