2010 Belgian Grand Prix Race day at Spa-Francorchamps

What a great grand prix, after a quiet four weeks for Formula 1. Conditions were so tricky both at the start and the finish, yet 20 drivers got to the end with Lewis Hamilton the happiest man of all.

Both Alonso and Button can count themselves extremely unfortunate after being assaulted, but once again questions are raised over Vettel's mindset and the ability to keep a cool head. There is no doubt that he is a great talent and has supreme raw speed, but you can't help but question some of his decision-making.

Further back, Mercedes will be happy with two cars in the top six - although the post-race debrief could be fun later between Schumacher and Rosberg. Williams leave Spa disappointed with no points after a great run of form this summer.

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While Hamilton tops the drivers' standings by three points from Webber, Red Bull has the edge by a single point in the constructors' race.

Four drivers retired from the Belgian Grand Prix:

Fernando Alonso crashed exiting Les Combes as the rain fell while recovering through the field.

Jenson Button was assaulted by Vettel's Red Bull as they battled for fifth at the Bus Stop.

Bruno Senna retired in the pits after a high speed spin at the Curve Paul Frere.

Rubens Barrichello ended his 300th grand prix in disappointing fashion. He lost control at the Bus Stop in tricky conditions at the end of the opening lap and speared into Alonso's Ferrari.

The champagne sprays on the podium after an enthralling Belgian Grand Prix. All three drivers and McLaren's Phil Prew stand atop the podium for the celebratory photographs.

Kubica is clearly happy to be on the podium again for Renault after another brilliant drive from the Pole, marred slightly by that pitstop.

Mark Webber receives his award for second place in today's race. He looks quite happy with his day's work and raises the trophy aloft.

Phil Prew picks up the constructors' prize for McLaren.

Lewis Hamilton accepts the large winners trophy and he is delighted to have won a tremendous Belgian Grand Prix.

The drivers walk out onto the podium and God Save the Queen rings out for Lewis Hamilton and McLaren - today's winners at Spa.

Hamilton's win puts him in the lead of the championship by three points over Webber. Vettel, Alonso and Button all fail to score.

Kovalainen wins the new teams battle for Lotus in 16th, just 1.7s ahead of di Grassi's Virgin. Glock was 18th with Trulli 19th and Yamamoto the final finisher in 20th.

Hamilton bounces out of his winning car and congratulates title rival Webber as they head to the podium.

Out of the points, Liuzzi finished 11th with de la Rosa 12th, Buemi 13th, Hulkenberg 14th and Vettel a terrible 15th after an awful race.

Petrov finishes ninth to bring the second Renault home as Alguersuari holds onto the final point in 10th.

Hamilton is overjoyed with victory as he tours quickly back into parc ferme.

Massa secures fourth, from Sutil, Rosberg, Schumacher and Kobayashi.

Kubica completes the podium for Renault, but it could have been second had he not slipped up at the late pitstop.

Webber gets a great result with second for Red Bull, profiting from others' misfortune on another strong day for the Austrailian.

It has been a storming drive from the McLaren man, just surviving an off in the rain to score a vital win as other title rivals struggled.

Lewis Hamilton wins the Belgian Grand Prix!

Lap 44: Webber is not close enough to challenge and Hamilton is making his way from Stavelot back towards the finish line.

Lap 44: Liuzzi is still climbing all over the back of Alguersuari as the battle for the final point goes into the last lap.

Lap 44: Hamilton clicks over the lap counter and he is one lap away from a fine victory at Spa.

Lap 43: Pedro de la Rosa runs wide at the Curve Paul Frere and takes a trip through the gravel. He rejoins the track but has lost 12th to Buemi.

Lap 43: Leader Hamilton is on to his penultimate tour, with Webber now 1.6 seconds behind.

Lap 43: Behind the top three, Massa is fourth with Sutil, Rosberg and Schumacher right behind.

Lap 42: Liuzzi makes a move on Alguersuari for 11th at the top of the hill but cannot get the pass completed. He has so much more speed and grip compared with the Toro Rosso driver.

Lap 42: Trulli spins away 15th place at Pouhon as we see Hulkenberg running wide at La Source. That promotes Vettel to 14th.

Lap 42: Hamilton leads them through with three laps to go in a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix.

Lap 42: Rosberg makes a stunning restart from eighth. He takes Kobayashi and Schumacher. Schumacher tries to get his own back at Les Combes but is forced to concede by Rosberg. Amazing stuff.

Lap 41: The leader is a bit wide in Rivage as he feels out the grip levels. Webber is right there to pounce if Hamilton makes a mistake.

Lap 41: Hamilton leads the pack through Eau Rouge from Webber and Kubica.

Lap 41: The safety car comes into the pitlane and we are racing once again.

Lap 40: The safety car will pit at the end of this lap.

Lap 40: Pedro de la Rosa is 11th with Liuzzi 12th, Buemi 13th and Hulkenberg now 14th. Watch for these four drivers to try to move forwards.

Lap 40: Sutil is fifth in the train with Schumacher sixth, Kobayashi seventh, Rosberg eighth, Petrov ninth and Alguersuari in 10th.

Lap 40: Vettel is then advised that the cars on intermediate tyres 'are crashing left, right and centre.'

Lap 40: Hamilton is concerned about the slow pace of the safety car, hurting his tyre temperatures.

Lap 40: Vettel wants to come into the pits and take intermediates. His race engineer tells him to stay out as full wets are the right choice.