It’s the rise of the machines, depending on who you ask. Kimi Antonelli wins another race at the Belgian Grand Prix, and with a battery-short George Russell put in the gravel trap thanks to Lewis Hamilton, we’re back to a 45-point lead for the Italian teenager with just one race to go before the Summer Break. Is the Italian starting to run away with it?
We also discuss both that and the controversial Charles Leclerc/Oscar Piastri block and whether that crossed the line for a penalty. Does George Russell have a more significant issue with his driving after falling back to a 50-point deficit to his teammate? And is the AI software controlling the cars battery too much of an influence on the sport?
We also review Charles Leclerc’s P2, Max Verstappen’s return to the podium as well as a strong performance from teammate Isack Hadjar, where the Racing Bulls are at post-upgrade, and whether Spa will be missed as it prepares for its future as a rotational race.
