After much speculation, it has been officially announced that Spanish racing driver Carlos Sainz Jr. will be joining Williams for the next two years with the option to extend. This news follows the confirmation of George Russell's disqualification from the Belgian Grand Prix, making Sainz's move to Williams all the more relevant. With a decade of Formula 1 experience and multiple race wins for Scuderia Ferrari, Sainz's move has been highly anticipated in the motorsports world. This also comes amidst discussions about Lewis Hamilton's transfer to Ferrari next year.
In a thrilling race at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit, George Russell of Mercedes emerged victorious at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix. With non-stop coverage of the race, spectators and fans were on the edge of their seats as Russell showcased his immense talent and skill, beating out contenders from rival teams. This win marks Russell's first ever victory in Formula 1, solidifying his place as one of the top drivers in the sport.
Max Verstappen has secured the pole position for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, despite facing a 10-place grid penalty for taking a new engine. The Red Bull driver topped the times in a mixed qualifying session, followed by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Sergio Perez, who finally ended his streak of qualifying failures. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton qualified fourth, while McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will start from fifth and sixth, followed by Mercedes' George Russell in seventh. Stay tuned for a thrilling race on Sunday as Verstappen attempts to gain ground from his grid penalty.