In a shocking turn of events at the Belgian Grand Prix, George Russell's race victory has been taken away from him due to a technical infringement discovered during post-race scrutineering. The Mercedes driver went from winner to loser in a matter of minutes, leaving him devastated and wondering what could have been.

Russell's disqualification came after what was hailed as one of his greatest drives ever. He showcased impressive tire management skills, earning him the nickname "tyre whisperer," as he made his tires last for an impressive 34 laps while fending off his teammate Lewis Hamilton for the win. However, the breach of regulations dashed his hopes of securing a second victory of the season and a third of his career.

With Russell's disqualification, Hamilton was gifted the win, which he undoubtedly felt he deserved. It was a well-deserved victory for the seven-time world champion, who led most of the race and only relinquished the lead when Mercedes opted for a one-stop strategy with Russell. This marked Hamilton's second victory in three races and made him the only driver, besides Max Verstappen, to secure more than one win this season.

While Russell's misfortune provided an unexpected win for Hamilton, the same cannot be said for Sergio Perez. The Red Bull driver started the race in a strong position, securing second place on the grid, but he lacked the pace required to challenge for a victory. He finished in eighth place, which became seventh after Russell's disqualification. Although he claimed the fastest lap, it was of little consolation as he fell behind his teammate Verstappen and failed to meet the team's expectations.

On the other hand, Oscar Piastri continued his impressive run of form at Spa, securing his third podium finish in four races. Despite crossing the line in third place, Piastri was promoted to second following Russell's disqualification. He outperformed his teammate Lando Norris for the second consecutive race and closed the gap to Charles Leclerc in the fight for third place in the drivers' standings. Piastri's second-place finish also contributed to McLaren's streak of ten successive podiums and reduced the gap to championship leaders Red Bull.

Meanwhile, Norris experienced frustration as his best-ever finish at Spa was marred by a mistake he made at Turn 1, which saw him lose positions. His inability to overtake hindered his chances of a higher position, leaving him 78 points behind Verstappen in the drivers' standings.

Charles Leclerc showcased his skill in extracting every ounce of performance from his Ferrari. Starting from pole position, courtesy of Verstappen's grid penalty, Leclerc drove a solid race to finish fourth. However, Russell's disqualification elevated him to third place, marking his first podium finish since winning the Monaco Grand Prix.

The Belgian Grand Prix was a challenging weekend for Kimi Raikkonen's Alfa Romeo team, who once again failed to score points despite showing glimpses of improvement. Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes struggled with rear tire issues, relegating him outside the points, while Zhou Guanyu's race ended prematurely due to power and brake problems.

As the Formula 1 season heads into the summer break, these moments of triumph and disappointment will undoubtedly shape the narrative for the remainder of the championship.