Formula One: Hamilton Claims Victory As Raikkonen Crashes Out
Lewis Hamiton was gifted the Belgian grand prix after leader Kimi Raikkonen spun off on the penultimate lap
Lewis Hamilton won the Belgian Grand Prix in a rain-splashed finale to extend his lead in the championship standings after race leader Kimi Raikkonen spun off during the penultimate lap.
Hamilton again proved he was the top wet-weather driver, holding his cool in the last few laps when a sudden shower turned the Grand Prix into chaos. Ferrari's Felipe Massa finished 14.4 seconds behind Hamilton in second while BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld was third.
Hamilton now holds an eight-point edge over Massa, 80 to 72, going into the last five races.
Hamilton again proved he was the top wet-weather driver, holding his cool in the last few laps when a sudden shower turned the Grand Prix into chaos. Ferrari's Felipe Massa finished 14.4 seconds behind Hamilton in second while BMW Sauber's Nick Heidfeld was third.
Hamilton now holds an eight-point edge over Massa, 80 to 72, going into the last five races.
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