Belgian F1 Grand Prix 2015 Results: Winner, Standings, Highlights and Reaction

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Published: August 23, 2015

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Lewis Hamilton extended his advantage at the top of the Formula One world championship as he cantered to an easy win at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg followed his Silver Arrows partner home in second to maintain his slim chances of catching Hamilton in the overall standings. 

It was a difficult day for the Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel, who saw his race end with a dramatic puncture just over a lap from the finish line.

Romain Grosjean grabbed the third spot on the podium in his Lotus after staying with the leading pack, taking advantage of Vettel's misfortune. Sky Sports confirmed the end result:



Here is the full result from Spa: 





Hamilton laboured off the start line to hold the lead, but it was a disastrous opening lap for Rosberg as a number of cars overtook him before the first corner. 

Sergio Perez grabbed second and threatened Hamilton for the lead on the opening lap, with Rosberg down in fifth place in the opening moments. 

Fernando Alonso made a tremendous start from the back of the grid and picked off a number of cars in quick succession. Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo settled quickly into third place as Rosberg regained a position to sit in fourth spot. 



BBC commentator David Coulthard called the action of the open stages, per BBC Sport: "The chaos at the start wasn't quite there, but Nico Rosberg was the big loser of the new start procedure. Hamilton looked slow initially but then really picked up the traction."

Alonso continued his climb through the field—all the way up into 12th—showing the Spa track favours the bravest racers. 

A flurry of early pitting occurred from the eighth lap as Ricciardo led the charge to change onto medium tyres. The Mercedes soon followed suit, with Rosberg gaining ground to sit in ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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