Hamilton triumphs at Spa
Lewis Hamilton took victory at the fearsome Spa Franchorchamps circuit in Belgium yesterday,with Marc Webber second and Robert Kubica third. The race was a classic Spa event with rain showers and a track that was dry in one area and wet in another. We saw many drivers caught out by both the circuit and the conditions, leaving plenty of smashed cars at the side of the track.
Sebastien Vettel has made the headlines for all the wrong reasons, crashing into Button and putting him out of the race, then getting involved in two further incidents. This has highlighted his often quoted lack of ability in overtaking, something that his main rivals seem to do so well (even in an age of aerodynamic over efficiency). He is superb when driving on the edge, blasting out fast lap after fast lap, yet when in close quarters with an opponent, contact often ensues leaving either himself or the other car left by the roadside.
Marc Webber's car stalled on the grid, always a potentially dangerous occurrence, but managed to get his car into gear and claimed second place at the end of the race. Robert Kubica took full advantage of an excellent Renault, proving once more that the Pole is the real deal.
Michael Schumacher was also very impressive, showing glimpses of his old form as he worked his way up from the back of the grid to finish a fine seventh. I think I'm not alone in saying that this is the type of racing we want to see from him, not the dangerous antics he undertook at the Hungaroring.
