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Norm Smith Medallist
After the customary F1 summer break, the twelth GP of the year takes us to Spa for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Circuit Name: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
First Grand Prix: 1950
Number of Laps: 44
Circuit Length: 7.004 km
Race Distance: 308.052 km
Lap Record: 1:47.263 - S Vettel (2009)
Lewis Hamilton takes us through a lap of the circuit on the Mercedes simulator:
James Allen's preview of the race can be read here: http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2014/...-know-about-this-weekends-belgian-grand-prix/
Spa is mainly a fast flowing circuit with a couple of tight sections, notably in sector 1. The circuit features the famous Eau Rouge section, which is one of the most challenging pieces of race track on the calendar. The track is a definite favourite with both the drivers and Formula 1 fans.
Drivers Championship
Hamilton closed the gap slightly to Rosberg following the 3rd and 4th placings at Budapest. Ricciardo's win has seen him extend his lead over Alonso in the battle for third place, and 8th for Bottas has seen his ascension up the leaderboard stall, but you would think that Williams will be strong at Spa.
1 Nico Rosberg 202
2 Lewis Hamilton 191
3 Daniel Ricciardo 131
4 Fernando Alonso 115
5 Valtteri Bottas 95
6 Sebastian Vettel 88
7 Nico Hulkenberg 69
8 Jenson Button 60
9 Felipe Massa 40
10 Kevin Magnussen 37
11 Sergio Perez 29
12 Kimi Räikkönen 27
13 Jean-Eric Vergne 11
14 Romain Grosjean 8
15 Daniil Kvyat 6
16 Jules Bianchi 2
Constructors Championship
Mercedes continue their march to the 2014 Contructors title with Ferrari taking back 3rd position from Williams. Red Bull actually closed the gap by 4 points to Mercedes and are firming for the runner's up position.
1 Mercedes 393
2 Red Bull Racing-Renault 219
3 Ferrari 142
4 Williams-Mercedes 135
5 Force India-Mercedes 98
6 McLaren-Mercedes 97
7 STR-Renault 17
8 Lotus-Renault 8
9 Marussia-Ferrari 2
The tyre choices at Belgium will be the medium and soft compounds. Spa is notably hard on tyres and it will be interesting to see how many laps the teams can get out of the soft tyre.
Circuit Name: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
First Grand Prix: 1950
Number of Laps: 44
Circuit Length: 7.004 km
Race Distance: 308.052 km
Lap Record: 1:47.263 - S Vettel (2009)
Lewis Hamilton takes us through a lap of the circuit on the Mercedes simulator:
James Allen's preview of the race can be read here: http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2014/...-know-about-this-weekends-belgian-grand-prix/
Spa is mainly a fast flowing circuit with a couple of tight sections, notably in sector 1. The circuit features the famous Eau Rouge section, which is one of the most challenging pieces of race track on the calendar. The track is a definite favourite with both the drivers and Formula 1 fans.
Drivers Championship
Hamilton closed the gap slightly to Rosberg following the 3rd and 4th placings at Budapest. Ricciardo's win has seen him extend his lead over Alonso in the battle for third place, and 8th for Bottas has seen his ascension up the leaderboard stall, but you would think that Williams will be strong at Spa.
1 Nico Rosberg 202
2 Lewis Hamilton 191
3 Daniel Ricciardo 131
4 Fernando Alonso 115
5 Valtteri Bottas 95
6 Sebastian Vettel 88
7 Nico Hulkenberg 69
8 Jenson Button 60
9 Felipe Massa 40
10 Kevin Magnussen 37
11 Sergio Perez 29
12 Kimi Räikkönen 27
13 Jean-Eric Vergne 11
14 Romain Grosjean 8
15 Daniil Kvyat 6
16 Jules Bianchi 2
Constructors Championship
Mercedes continue their march to the 2014 Contructors title with Ferrari taking back 3rd position from Williams. Red Bull actually closed the gap by 4 points to Mercedes and are firming for the runner's up position.
1 Mercedes 393
2 Red Bull Racing-Renault 219
3 Ferrari 142
4 Williams-Mercedes 135
5 Force India-Mercedes 98
6 McLaren-Mercedes 97
7 STR-Renault 17
8 Lotus-Renault 8
9 Marussia-Ferrari 2
The tyre choices at Belgium will be the medium and soft compounds. Spa is notably hard on tyres and it will be interesting to see how many laps the teams can get out of the soft tyre.