After all the off-track fuss that preceded the weekend, it would have been highly appropriate if the Belgian GP had been a classic encounter between Ferrari and McLaren.
Alas, it wasn't to be, and within two or three laps of the start it was clear that the race was going to be somewhat processional at the front.
Spa may be a great track for drivers, and provide fantastic viewing, but I guess we all forgot how dull races there so often are - unless, of course, rain plays a part. Ironically, the three-day test back in July was soaking wet for much of the time, but mid-September brought three days of sunshine, and not a hint of precipitation in the air.