Mercedes in best shape of season with Hamilton upbeat despite Russell blow - Formula One

Team head into summer break with car in strong position while Norris must focus if he is to challenge Verstappen Mercedes could not have hoped for a better end to the opening half of the season than a one-two for George Russell and Lewis Hamilton at Sundays Belgian Grand Prix, only for it to turn to bitter ashes when Russell was disqualified when his car was discovered to be under the weight limit. The team are conducting