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Analysis
The stories behind the results — championship math, strategy calls, and the technical issues actually deciding races.
Analysis · 19 Jul
The problem Mercedes never fixed just cost Russell his title shot
Russell didn’t lose his championship chances to a driving error at Spa. He lost them to a straight-line speed deficit Mercedes admitted it couldn’t explain.
Analysis · 6 Jul
Antonelli’s cushion is down to 25 points
A failing wheel shield and a five-second penalty turned a likely podium into P15. Russell barely had to do anything — the championship closed the gap for him.