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Was Lewis Hamilton's Penalty Fair? | 2026 Belgian GP Review

Jul 20, 2026 · 36m

Summary

Kevin Turner and Stuart Codling review the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli won ahead of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. They critique the new regulations' energy deployment systems, which penalize aggressive driving, and debate Lewis Hamilton’s controversial penalty for a racing incident with George Russell. The episode also covers Red Bull’s strategic use of Isaac Hadjar’s team orders and the midfield battle, looking ahead to Hungary.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Lexus and Wise Race Review Intro and Championship Standings Antonacci's Victory and Bottas Incident Verstappen's Performance and Qualifying Russell Penalty and Energy Management Rules Hamilton's Race and Strategy McLaren and Red Bull Team Dynamics Audi, Sauber, and Alpine Results Hungaroring Preview and Red Bull Rumors Sponsors: California Closets and AutoTrader
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