George Russell pips Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes secure one-two at Belgian GP

George Russell crosses the finish line to win the Belgian Grand Prix (Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP)

George Russell held off Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to win the Belgian Grand Prix following a thrilling finale at Spa-Francorchamps.

Hamilton looked set to follow up his victory at Silverstone three weeks ago with another visit to the winner’s enclosure after he assumed the lead of the race on lap three of 44.