The 2024 F1 World Championship standings experienced significant shifts following the Belgian Grand Prix, particularly due to the surprising disqualification of George Russell. This disqualification, after he initially won the race, handed victory to Lewis Hamilton and altered the dynamics in the battle for the title and the fiercely contested third position.
Title Battle Intensifies
Max Verstappen Strengthens Lead
Max Verstappen continues to lead the championship, now with a commanding 277 points. Despite starting the Belgian GP from 11th place due to an engine change, Verstappen managed to minimize the points loss and remains firmly at the top.
Lando Norris’ Setback
Lando Norris had a challenging weekend at Spa. Starting in 4th with the fastest car on the straights, it was a prime opportunity to close the gap on Verstappen. However, Norris couldn’t capitalize fully and now trails Verstappen by 78 points, up from 76 before the race.
Key Changes in the Standings
Piastri Overtakes Sainz
Oscar Piastri’s second-place finish in Belgium saw him leapfrog Carlos Sainz in the standings. Piastri now holds the 4th position with 167 points, pushing Sainz down to 5th with 162 points. Charles Leclerc remains in 3rd with 177 points, but Lewis Hamilton is closing in with 150 points.
Russell’s Disqualification
George Russell’s disqualification was a major blow. Originally set to gain crucial points, he now finds himself in 8th place with 116 points, 61 points behind the coveted third position.
Current Standings After the Belgian GP
Drivers’ Championship
| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | 277 |
| 2 | Lando Norris (McLaren) | 199 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | 177 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | 167 |
| 5 | Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) | 162 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) | 150 |
| 7 | Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) | 131 |
| 8 | George Russell (Mercedes) | 116 |
| 9 | Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) | 49 |
| 10 | Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) | 24 |
| 11 | Nico Hülkenberg (Haas) | 22 |
| 12 | Yuki Tsunoda (RB) | 22 |
| 13 | Daniel Ricciardo (RB) | 12 |
| 14 | Oliver Bearman (Ferrari) | 6 |
| 15 | Pierre Gasly (Alpine) | 6 |
| 16 | Kevin Magnussen (Haas) | 5 |
| 17 | Esteban Ocon (Alpine) | 5 |
| 18 | Alexander Albon (Williams) | 4 |
| 19 | Guanyu Zhou (Kick Sauber) | 0 |
| 20 | Logan Sargeant (Williams) | 0 |
| 21 | Valtteri Bottas (Kick Sauber) | 0 |
The 2024 F1 World Championship remains as unpredictable and exciting as ever, with significant changes in the standings following the Belgian GP. With 10 races still to go, the battle for the title and other key positions is far from over. Stay updated with all the latest F1 news and developments on F1-formula1.
Sources
- The Sporting News
- Official F1 Website