Nico Rosberg lost big at the start

Si Nico Rosberg had started his Belgian weekend in the best possible way, despite a mechanical alert and an exploded tire in free practice, the German driver was however unable to do anything in the race.

The fault lies in a failed activation when the lights went out this Sunday in Belgium. « The departure went really badly, which was really annoying, admitted Rosberg after the finish. I didn't do a good job. I have to train again I think. »

Down for a time to fifth position notably behind the Force India of Sergio Pérez and the Red Bull de Daniel Ricciardo, the vice-world champion however erased part of his handicap, even coming back to within three seconds of the leader for a time Hamilton at the time of the virtual safety car.

“I tried to close the gap on Lewis but it wasn’t enough. » concluded Rosberg. A gap which, however, has increased in the World Championship rankings since Rosberg is now at 28 points of his teammate Hamilton after this Belgian Grand Prix.

Find the full report and analysis of the Belgian Grand Prix, produced by our special correspondents in Spa, in issue 2026 of AUTOhebdo, available from tomorrow evening in digital version, and from this Wednesday on newsstands.