![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/lewis-hamilton-sends-perfect-response-after-george-russells-dig-in-belgian-gp-qualifying/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_F1-Belgian-Grand-Prix-23208552137729.jpg&description=Russell snapped at fellow Brit Hamilton in a radio message to his Mercedes team during the first part of qualifying on a wet but swiftly drying Spa-Francorchamps track George Russell told team-mate Lewis Hamilton to "put his foot down" in a terse qualifying message at the Belgian Grand Prix. Qualifying began without a hitch at Spa-Francorchamps despite the threat of heavy rain. But the clouds parted and sunshine began beating down on the track. Mercedes were ready and raring to go, and sent both drivers to the end of the pit lane with more than six minutes until the start of the session. And Russell was also clearly a little impatient, evidence by a snappy radio message at his team-mate. In Q1, he was informed by his race engineer: "We will be very tight on time for a fast, slow, fast [run]." And his response was: "Well, tell Lewis to put his foot down then." Whether or not Hamilton was informed of that blunt request, he obliged in style. He duly went on to set what was, at the time, the fastest lap of the session and comfortably secured his place in Q2. Russell also made it through without a hitch, with the Silver Arrows looking strong on the drying track. And there were also no concerns in Q2 as the Brits booked their respective places in the final part of the session. --- There will be more to follow on this breaking news story. We'll bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE. Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror. Follow The Mirror on Google News - CLICK HERE and click the star Follow The Mirror on Apple News - CLICK HERE - available on Apple devices Follow The Mirror on Flipboard - CLICK HERE and click Follow Follow @MirrorFootball on Twitter : The official Mirror Football Twitter account for){kind=link}
Russell snapped at fellow Brit Hamilton in a radio message to his Mercedes team during the first part of qualifying on a wet but swiftly drying Spa-Francorchamps track
George Russell told team-mate Lewis Hamilton to “put his foot down” in a terse qualifying message at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Qualifying began without a hitch at Spa-Francorchamps despite the threat of heavy rain. But the clouds parted and sunshine began beating down on the track.
Mercedes were ready and raring to go, and sent both drivers to the end of the pit lane with more than six minutes until the start of the session. And Russell was also clearly a little impatient, evidence by a snappy radio message at his team-mate.
In Q1, he was informed by his race engineer: “We will be very tight on time for a fast, slow, fast [run].” And his response was: “Well, tell Lewis to put his foot down then.”