Lewis Hamilton clinched victory at the Belgian Grand Prix ahead of team-mate Nico Rosberg. Lewis, starting from pole position (sixth in succession) had complete control throughout the race and crossed the chequered flag 2.058 seconds ahead of Rosberg. The Briton has 227 points after this race followed by the German's Nico Rosberg 199 and Vettel's 160.
The win also extended his championship lead to 28 points. Rosberg had a bad start as he fell to fifth place and Force India Perez moved to second place during the race. Ferrai couldn't capitalize much in its 900th F1 championship race.
It was also the 80th podium for Hamilton equalling the mark of his childhood hero and the late Brazilian champion Ayrton Senna. It was tough luck for the four time champion Sebastian Vettel. Looking for a podium finish, he suffered a right rear tyre failure on the penultimate lap after Ferrari’s gamble of one stop strategy. French driver Romain Grosjean of Lotus grabbed the opportuity for the third place. It was Grosjean's first podium of the season and also his first podium since the 2013 US Grand Prix.
"Great job, thanks so much for everything guys. It was an amazing weekend for me. Incredible job by the team throughout weekend. Today was a dream ,the whole weekend the car was fantastic." said Hamilton after the win
Russian Daniil Kvyat finished fourth for Red Bull team followed by Mexican Sergio Perez of Force India. Brazilian Felipe Massa of Williams and Finn Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari finished sixth and seventh respectively. Dutch driver Max Verstappen of Toro Rosso finished a creditable eight spot after strating 16th on the grid. Nico Hulkenberg of Force India had to retire on the grid with mechanical problems. Last year's winner Australian Daniel Ricciardo retired too facing engine's power failure at the on lap 21.
The win also extended his championship lead to 28 points. Rosberg had a bad start as he fell to fifth place and Force India Perez moved to second place during the race. Ferrai couldn't capitalize much in its 900th F1 championship race.
It was also the 80th podium for Hamilton equalling the mark of his childhood hero and the late Brazilian champion Ayrton Senna. It was tough luck for the four time champion Sebastian Vettel. Looking for a podium finish, he suffered a right rear tyre failure on the penultimate lap after Ferrari’s gamble of one stop strategy. French driver Romain Grosjean of Lotus grabbed the opportuity for the third place. It was Grosjean's first podium of the season and also his first podium since the 2013 US Grand Prix.
"Great job, thanks so much for everything guys. It was an amazing weekend for me. Incredible job by the team throughout weekend. Today was a dream ,the whole weekend the car was fantastic." said Hamilton after the win
Russian Daniil Kvyat finished fourth for Red Bull team followed by Mexican Sergio Perez of Force India. Brazilian Felipe Massa of Williams and Finn Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari finished sixth and seventh respectively. Dutch driver Max Verstappen of Toro Rosso finished a creditable eight spot after strating 16th on the grid. Nico Hulkenberg of Force India had to retire on the grid with mechanical problems. Last year's winner Australian Daniel Ricciardo retired too facing engine's power failure at the on lap 21.
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