Quote Originally Posted by Nitrodaze View Post
I am not sure how many drivers on the grid have manual clutch experience at F1 level. I would think, Alonso, Button, Raikonen, Massa, Rosberg, Vettel and Hamilton are the ones that joined F1 just before launch control was introduced [l think]. Hence, Spa is going to be a first for most for the grid and a learning experience for a majority of the drivers.
Another possibility is it favours the rookie drivers who have been used to a manual clutch start in lower formulae more recently. On balance though I suspect the main differentiator will be who can keep a cool head at the start, and that will favour the older, more experienced drivers.