Here is a concise summary of the Belgian Grand Prix event described in the transcript:
**Winner:** George Russell
**Notable:** Russell won with an audacious **1-stop strategy**, contrary to all other top teams which opted for a 2-stop strategy.
**Key Moments:**
* Lewis Hamilton initially took the lead, but Russell's unconventional strategy paid off.
* Russell held off Hamilton's late charges, aided by his tire management.
* Oscar Piastri finished third, completing the podium.
**Final Result:**
1. George Russell (Mercedes) - **Winner** (3rd career victory)
2. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - +0.5 seconds
3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - Third place
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, each with a number and in short sentences:
**Race Facts**
1. The event is the Belgian Grand Prix.
2. Lewis Hamilton initially moved up to second place at the start.
3. Charlot Clair initially held the lead.
4. Lando Norris lost three positions at the start after running wide into the gravel.
5. Max Verstappen gained a couple of places early in the race.
6. George Russell overtook Oscar Piastri to gain a position.
7. Lewis Hamilton took the lead from Charlot Clair using DRS.
8. Hamilton made a pit stop with a 2.4-second stop time.
9. Lando Norris made a pit stop with a 2.3-second stop time.
10. George Russell attempted a one-stop strategy, unlike other top teams.
**Positioning and Overtakes**
11. Sergio Perez was passed by Lewis Hamilton in the early stages.
12. George Russell passed Sergio Perez to take fourth place.
13. Oscar Piastri overtook to move up to sixth position.
14. Lando Norris passed Sergio Perez to move up to sixth.
15. Oscar Piastri passed Charlot Clair to take third position.
16. George Russell held off Lewis Hamilton to maintain the lead.
**Final Standings**
17. George Russell won the Belgian Grand Prix.
18. The margin of victory for Russell was half a second over Lewis Hamilton.
19. Oscar Piastri completed the podium in third place.
**General Season Facts (mentioned at the end)**
20. The season finishes the first part with seven different winners.
21. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are mentioned as maiden winners (though not exclusively in this race).
22. Lewis Hamilton had a record-breaking win at Silverstone (mentioned in a broader season context).