Belgian GP winner George Russell is being investigated for driving a car that was too heavy

George Russell’s victory in the Belgian Grand Prix is ​​the subject of an investigation by race control after it was found that his car was too light after the chequered flag.

The winning car was weighed after the race and showed the minimum weight of 798 kg. However, after the fuel was drained from the Mercedes, it turned out that it was 1.5 kg too heavy.

The case has now been forwarded to race management for investigation and possible imposition of a penalty.

If it turns out that the car is too light and there is no explanation for this, such as damage, Russell will be disqualified from the classification.

“After the race, car number 63 was weighed and its weight was 798.0 kg, which is the minimum weight according to TR article 4.1. After that, the fuel was drained from the car and 2.8 litres of fuel were removed,” said a statement from the FIA ​​technical delegate.

“The car was not fully emptied according to the emptying procedure submitted by the team in its legality documents, as TR Article 6.5.2 is fulfilled.

“The car was weighed again on the FIA ​​internal and external scales and the weight was 796.5 kg. The calibration of the external and internal scales was confirmed and witnessed by the participant.

“As this is 1.5 kg below the minimum weight required in TR Article 4.1, which must also be respected throughout the competition, I submit this matter to the Stewards for examination.”

Russell’s teammate Lewis Hamilton finished second and is not under investigation, meaning he would win if Russell were disqualified.