Despite the surprise at Ferrari’s pace, Russell acknowledged that Mercedes is in a good position in the teams’ championship, which provides some reassurance. His race also had a recovery element to it, as he was involved in a situation caused by contact between McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz at La Source. Russell found himself behind Piastri, who began to slow on the hill towards Eau Rouge, leading to a chain reaction of drivers taking evasive action, resulting in Piastri’s eventual retirement.
The Belgian Grand Prix offered a mix of unexpected challenges and fierce competition, leaving the teams to regroup and strategize for the upcoming races in the fiercely competitive 2023 Formula 1 season.
