Weekend review and results round-up
It hadn't been much of a win drought for Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing - a mere three races - but the Spa result was still a welcome boost, especially given the tyre concerns that became the dominant story of the weekend, with Pirelli and Red Bull at odds over the blisters that developed in qualifying
The race was another epic affair, highlighted by stunning passes like Mark Webber's bold move around the outside of Fernando Alonso into Eau Rouge, a moment that underlined how wise Red Bull was being in holding on to the Australian for 2012, the deal having been announced on Saturday morning.
Another driver decision was the big news of the race build-up, as Renault dramatically ditched Nick Heidfeld in favour of Bruno Senna, although the German is not giving up on the seat without a fight.
Romain Grosjean was also rumoured to be in the Renault mix, though after clinching the GP2 title in Saturday's race, he insisted his priority was getting a full-time Formula 1 seat for 2012 rather than repeating his unhappy late-2009 experience.
Along with Grosjean's coronation, the headline event in the Spa support races was Richie Stanaway's arrival in GP3, as ART's new recruit won race two on his debut weekend in the series.
In America, the IndyCar title battle closed up as Will Power won at Sears Point, and Brad Keselowski underlined his status as NASCAR's rising star by triumphing at Bristol.
The F1 sessions
Schumacher fastest before rain hits
Webber quickest between showers
Webber fastest in wet final practice
Vettel takes pole for Belgian GP
Vettel returns to the top in Belgian GP
The F1 headlines
Senna replaces Heidfeld at Renault
Hamilton fears Red Bull repeat in 2012
Vettel not concerned by win drought
Heidfeld didn't deliver says Boullier
Webber to stay with Red Bull for '12
Hamilton: Maldonado risked big crash
'Misunderstanding' costs Button dear
Maldonado penalised over clash
STR open-minded over 2012 line-up
Mugello picked for 2012 F1 testing
Grosjean not chasing 2011 F1 seat
Teams' request for new tyres denied
Kobayashi: Hamilton at fault in clash
Pirelli: Red Bull to blame for blisters
The motorsport action
IndyCar: Power wins again at Sears Point
NASCAR: Keselowski wins again at Bristol
MotoGP: Stoner heads Honda 1-2 at Indy
Moto2: Marquez secures Indy victory
125cc: Terol dominates on way to Indy win
GP2: Grosjean takes title as Vietoris wins
GP2: Filippi charges to Spa race two win
GP3: Bottas dominates first Spa race
GP3: Stanaway wins on GP3 debut
F2: Pineiro takes second win of season
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