Belgian Grand Prix 2017 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton claimed a commanding victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, leading from pole position to dominate at the spectacular Spa-Francorchamps circuit and close to within seven points of championship leader Sebastian Vettel. The Mercedes driver delivered a controlled performance to take maximum points and set the fastest lap, putting pressure back on Ferrari heading into the crucial Italian Grand Prix.

Starting from pole, Hamilton made a clean getaway and controlled the race throughout, never seriously challenged by the chasing pack. Vettel finished second for Ferrari, limiting the championship damage but unable to match the Mercedes' pace on a circuit that typically favored the Silver Arrows. Daniel Ricciardo secured third place for Red Bull, capitalizing on strong straight-line speed to complete the podium. Vettel set the fastest lap but Hamilton's 25-point haul reduced the championship gap significantly.

The race was relatively incident-free compared to recent years at Spa, with Hamilton managing his tire degradation expertly on the long, flowing circuit. The victory was his fifth at the Belgian venue and demonstrated Mercedes' ability to extract maximum performance when it mattered most. With the championship battle intensifying, Hamilton's win put him in striking distance of Vettel heading to Monza, where Ferrari would face enormous pressure from their passionate home fans to deliver a victory on Italian soil.