Vettel wins Belgian Grand Prix

August 28, 2011 07:30 pm | Updated 08:32 pm IST - Spa-Francorchamps

Defending Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to strengthen his lead at the top of the driver's standings.

Defending Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to strengthen his lead at the top of the driver's standings.

Defending Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to strengthen his overall lead with seven races remaining.

Vettel started from pole position to win his seventh race of the season and 17th of his career. The German led Red Bull to a 1-2 finish with Mark Webber finishing close behind.

McLaren’s Jenson Button started way down in 13th spot, but he caught Fernando Alonso near the end to take third place.

Lewis Hamilton’s slim title hopes took a further blow as he crashed his McLaren early on.

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