FORMULA 1

AND AGAIN! FOURTH AND FIFTH FOR RENAULT FERRARI NOT WORTH MENTIONING…

LCH warned his and Mercedes’ superiority shows no sign of letting up with a seventh consecutive F1 title double in sight.

“I know it’s not necessarily what everyone always wants to see, the Mercedes at the front, but no matter how much success we have, we just keep our heads down,” said Hamilton.

“When I go back into the office now, there’s no guys celebrating. They’re like: ‘Okay, how can we win the next race?’ It’s an incredible mentality and environment to work around.

“We’re continuing to learn about ourselves, the car, how we develop and improve weekend-in, weekend-out. It’s crazy to think I’m 35, going towards 36, but I feel better than ever. That’s a positive.

“I’m really, really grateful to the team, everyone back at the factory. Thank you for their continued support.”

But it was a big race – and big result – for Renault.

Daniel Ricciardo finished fourth, even taking the bonus point for the fastest lap with a fantastic charging effort on the 44th and final tour, with Esteban Ocon fifth after a last-lap pass on Red Bull’s Alex Albon.

Belgian GP Result: Top 10
1. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
2. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes
3. Max Verstappen, Red Bull
4. Daniel Ricciardo, Renault
5. Esteban Ocon, Renault
6. Alexander Albon, Red Bull
7. Lando Norris, McLaren
8. Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri
9. Lance Stroll, Racing Point
10. Sergio Perez, Racing Point