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Belgian Grand Prix in pictures

30th August 2009, 21:45 | Written by Keith Collantine

Spa-Francorchamps proved once again why it is the king of F1 tracks. The Belgian Grand Prix had crashes, passes and a form book-defying result. Take a look back at today’s Grand Prix with this collection of pictures showing the race from start to finish.

Kimi Raikkonen edges Giancarlo Fisichella for win (Belgian Grand Prix review)

30th August 2009, 19:357th April 2015, 13:59 | Written by Keith Collantine

Kimi Raikkonen ended a 26-race losing streak by winning the Belgian Grand Prix for the fourth time in his career. Surprisingly Raikkonen’s closest contender wasn’t in a Brawn or a Red Bull or even a McLaren – he was chased around every lap of Spa by Giancarlo Fisichella. The Italian, now tipped to join Raikkonen … Continue reading Kimi Raikkonen edges Giancarlo Fisichella for win (Belgian Grand Prix review)

Giancarlo Fisichella scores first points for Force India in Spa (pictures)

30th August 2009, 15:353rd November 2011, 18:13 | Written by Keith Collantine

Giancarlo Fisichella finally gave Force India their first ever points in Formula 1 on their 30th attempt. He chased Kimi Raikkonen around every lap at Spa-Francorchamps, rarely more than a couple of seconds behind. With Raikkonen’s temporary team mate Luca Badoer enduring a second dire race, speculation is rife Fisichella will be a Ferrari driver … Continue reading Giancarlo Fisichella scores first points for Force India in Spa (pictures)

Belgian Grand Prix: Rate the race

30th August 2009, 14:3425th March 2015, 6:06 | Written by Keith Collantine

Kimi Raikkonen returns to the top step of the podium, Giancarlo Fisichella grabs a first point – and seven more – for Force India, and Rubens Barrichello finishes seventh in a bonfire. What did you think of the Belgian Grand Prix? Rate the race and leave a comment below.

F1 championship points after Belgium

30th August 2009, 14:331st September 2009, 10:29 | Written by Keith Collantine

Drivers’ championship Driver Points 1 Jenson Button 72 2 Rubens Barrichello 56 3 Sebastian Vettel 53 4 Mark Webber 51.5 5 Kimi Raikkonen 34 6 Nico Rosberg 30.5 7 Lewis Hamilton 27 8 Jarno Trulli 22.5 9 Felipe Massa 22 10 Heikki Kovalainen 17 11 Timo Glock 16 12 Fernando Alonso 16 13 Nick Heidfeld … Continue reading F1 championship points after Belgium

Belgian Grand Prix race result

30th August 2009, 14:30 | Written by Keith Collantine

1. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari 2. Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India-Mercedes 3. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault 4. Robert Kubica, BMW 5. Nick Heidfeld, BMW 6. Heikki Kovalainen, McLaren-Mercedes 7. Rubens Barrichello, Brawn-Mercedes 8. Nico Rosberg, Williams-Toyota 9. Mark Webber, Red Bull-Renault 10. Timo Glock, Toyota 11. Adrian Sutil, Force India-Mercedes 12. Sebastien Buemi, Toro Rosso-Ferrari 13. Kazuki … Continue reading Belgian Grand Prix race result

Belgian Grand Prix start crash (Video)

30th August 2009, 13:3330th August 2009, 13:51 | Written by Keith Collantine

Jenson Button faces a threat to his championship lead after being eliminated in a crash at the start of the Belgian Grand Prix. Button’s race ended in the barriers at Les Combes along with Lewis Hamilton, Romain Grosjean and Jaime Alguersuari.

Belgian Grand Prix live blog

30th August 2009, 12:004th April 2013, 11:06 | Written by Keith Collantine

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Belgian Grand Prix qualifying in pictures

29th August 2009, 19:00 | Written by Keith Collantine

We didn’t get any more rain at Spa-Francorchamps today but we got a thrilling and unpredictable qualifying session anyway. Here’s a look back at today’s action with over 80 pictures from qualifying.

Belgian GP qualifying press conference

29th August 2009, 17:3729th August 2009, 17:40 | Written by Keith Collantine

Here in Britain the BBC failed to show the post-qualifying press conference. This was particularly frustrating given we had such an exciting and unpredictable qualifying session. Apparently it was due a rugby match which was on afterwards. For those who missed it, here’s a transcript of the press conference. BBC have now put the first … Continue reading Belgian GP qualifying press conference

Trulli in strong position to beat Fisichella (Belgian Grand Prix fuel and strategy)

29th August 2009, 17:0730th August 2009, 12:06 | Written by Keith Collantine

Giancarlo Fisichella’s light fuel load could leave him vulnerable to attack from Jarno Trulli and Nick Heidfeld in tomorrow’s Belgian Grand Prix. Trulli is carrying 8.6kg more fuel than his fellow Italian who he shares the front row of the grid with. Here’s the fuel weight in full and a look ahead to tomorrow’s race:

Force India celebrate after Giancarlo Fisichella takes pole position (pictures)

29th August 2009, 15:2929th August 2009, 17:03 | Written by Keith Collantine

The Force India pit exploded with joy as Giancarlo Fisichella gave the team its first ever pole position. It was the first pole position for the team in its current form. The Silverstone-based squad last had a car on pole at the Nurburgring in 1999 for the European Grand Prix.

Giancarlo Fisichella stuns with Spa pole position (Belgian Grand Prix qualifying)

29th August 2009, 14:177th April 2015, 14:00 | Written by Keith Collantine

Giancarlo Fisichella’s morning got off to a bad start when he hit a rabbit during practice and had to replace his front wing. But he seized his opportunity in an unpredictable qualifying session to grab his first pole posiiton in three years – and Force India’s first ever.

Belgian Grand Prix grid

29th August 2009, 14:0629th August 2009, 17:18 | Written by Keith Collantine

1. Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India-Mercedes – 1’46.308 2. Jarno Trulli, Toyota – 1’46.395 3. Nick Heidfeld, BMW – 1’46.500 4. Rubens Barrichello, Brawn-Mercedes – 1’46.513 5. Robert Kubica, BMW – 1’46.586 6. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari – 1’46.633 7. Timo Glock, Toyota – 1’46.677 8. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault – 1’46.761 9. Mark Webber, Red Bull-Renault … Continue reading Belgian Grand Prix grid

Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying live blog

29th August 2009, 12:004th April 2013, 11:06 | Written by Keith Collantine

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Belgian Grand Prix Practice 3 live blog

29th August 2009, 9:454th April 2013, 11:06 | Written by Keith Collantine

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Belgian Grand Prix practice in pictures

28th August 2009, 22:52 | Written by Keith Collantine

Practice got started for the Belgian Grand Prix today in mixed conditions. We had a rain-lashed session in the morning, and sunny skies in the afternoon. Spa is holding true to form. Have any teams brought upgrades so soon after the last race? Get a close look at the cars with this selection of pictures.

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