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Latest F1 photos: Sunday at Spa-Francorchamps

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 02:16

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Force India picks up extra point

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 02:15

Force India has achieved a double points finish in the Belgian Grand Prix, with the Toro Rosso of Jaime Alguersuari having received a 20-second penalty and therefore lost its tenth position in favour of Vitantonio Liuzzi.

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Alguersuari loses point with 20-second penalty

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 02:09

Jaime Alguersuari has lost tenth position and therefore the point he scored for Toro Rosso in the Belgian Grand Prix, having been handed a post-race penalty of 20 seconds.

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No action taken over Alonso/Barrichello collision

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 02:03

It has been confirmed by FIA race stewards in Belgium that no penalties or cautions will be handed out for the first-lap coming-together involving the Williams of Rubens Barrichello and Ferrari of championship contender Fernando Alonso.

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Mercedes recovers from lowly grid positions

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 01:55

The Mercedes Grand Prix drivers may have run into each other twice at Spa on Sunday although the team was pleased with its collection of 14 points following from starting positions of just 14th and 21st for Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher.

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Kobayashi in points as de la Rosa misses out

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 01:47

Following the Belgian Grand Prix, there are mixed feelings in the Sauber camp after Kamui Kobayashi and Pedro de la Rosa finished eighth and twelfth at Spa on Sunday.

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Lotus survives with both cars

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 01:41

Heikki Kovalainen’s Belgian Grand Prix grid position of 13th was the best so far for 2010 debutants Lotus Racing and, with himself having finished three places further back with team-mate Jarno Trulli 19th, the Hingham outfit were pleased to have registered another double finish amid much action at Spa.

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Alguersuari celebrates third points finish

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 01:34

A resolute Jaime Alguersuari hung onto tenth place in order to collect another World Championship point at Spa. The Barcelona driver, who fended off the Force India of Vitantonio Liuzzi for the position, also finished in the top ten in Malaysia and Spain earlier this season.

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Vettel: I’m sorry for Button collision

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 01:25

Sebastian Vettel has apologised after side-swiping Jenson Button’s McLaren out of action in the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. With the pair having been running in second and third positions, the German lost control of his Red Bull under braking for the Bus Stop Chicane on Lap 17 of 44.

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Kubica philosophical after pit-stop mistake

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 01:16

Robert Kubica produced another fine race performance, awarding Renault for its new and effective f-duct system, by finishing third at Spa on Sunday although the Pole did lose second place due to an unforced error.

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‘I’m happy with second in the end’ – Webber

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 01:09

Mark Webber may have started the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position although the Australian was pleased to cross the finish line second to Lewis Hamilton, having endured a bad start which saw him drop to seventh.

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Hamilton: I hoped the Safety Car would stay out!

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 01:00

Lewis Hamilton was naturally all smiles after picking up his maiden Belgian Grand Prix victory on Sunday afternoon, having been denied the 2008 win following a stewards’ investigation. This year’s race featured a number of challenges, however, as rain showers threw a selection of variables into the mix.

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Belgian Grand Prix: Full results

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:11

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Hamilton wins dramatic rain-affected Belgian Grand Prix

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:04

Lewis Hamilton has moved back into the championship lead by winning Sunday’s wet and drama-filled Belgian Grand Prix from Mark Webber. However, with Robert Kubica third, the three other championship contenders – Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso – all failed to score.

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Follow the Belgian Grand Prix LIVE!

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 23:33

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Button: Spa retirement a massive blow

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 23:32

World Champion Jenson Button has dubbed his Belgian Grand Prix retirement as a ‘massive blow’ to this year’s title chances, having been hit by Sebastian Vettel at the Bus Stop Chicane.

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Barrichello ‘very sorry’ for Alonso hit

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 23:04

Rubens Barrichello has apologised to his team for the incident involving himself and Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari on the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix, ending the Brazilian’s 300th Formula 1 race prematurely.

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Small chance of rain during Belgian Grand Prix

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 19:06

The Belgian Grand Prix could remain dry this Sunday afternoon. There was a localised shower during this morning's GP3 race but even before the action ended the rain was gone; however, although opinions vary in the paddock, the radar currently indicates that no rain should arrive until after the race.

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Glock pleased to prove his worth

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 15:30

Timo Glock may be taking a 5-place grid drop for this afternoon’s Belgian Grand Prix although the German driver, who suffered a Liège corner crash in Friday practice, is pleased to have recorded a Virgin Racing best qualifying result of 17th before his demotion.

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Yamamoto confidence high before Q1 elimination

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 13:30

Sakon Yamamoto reached the dizzy heights of 13th place during Q1 qualifying in Belgium on Saturday before eventually being blocked by Virgin’s Timo Glock on his way to 21st position and an early elimination.

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