Belgian GP - Spa Francochamp 2016

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So the mid-season holiday is over and F1 heads to Spa Francochamp; the Belgian GP. Depending how you look at the map of the circuit, it either looks like a short handle pick axe or an experimental aircraft, if you look at it upside down. I know , l have tried it :-). Seven kilometers of some of most interesting corners and straights. Spa Francochamp is mostly considered a drivers track. And arguably, one of the best tracks in the world. It is the longest lap on the calendar, hence the grand prix is only 44 laps long.

Micheal Schumacher has won it six times, and remains the most successful driver ever to drive this track. Schumacher debuted his career on this track driving the green 7UP Jordan car in 1991. The last winner of this track is Lewis Hamilton.

The weather is looking good for this weekend, with the sunday race likely to be a dry race.
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Hamilton comes into this weekend with a 19 points lead, with the possibility of serving his engine penalty at this weekend or possibly at Monza, next weekend. Rosberg has a golden opportunity of recovering some lost points.

Mercedes protege Estaban Ocon gets his first taste of F1 as he replaces Rio Haryanto at Manor. We get to see two of Mercedes future hopes duke it out to impress Toto Wolff. Wehrlien has the edge, but Ocon may spring a surprise. One to watch.