Belgium Grand Prix - Sebastian still leads the championship after an exciting race.

If we had ended up ahead in qualifying, then we would have had a good pace to stay in front today! I was surprised how close I could follow through the whole race. So I am a bit angry at myself, because, when the race restarted after the safety car, I was probably too close to Lewis out of Turn 1. I tried to open the gap down Eau Rouge but it's a difficult compromise. You see the cars coming behind and you know that you need to defend, instead of focusing on attacking. At the same time I know that down the straights we are not as quick as Mercedes. So, I am not entirely happy, but after all it's been a great weekend for the team. We don't need to be afraid of any circuit, I believe we have the best car in terms of package. There's still something missing but the guys in Maranello are very motivated. I think we have done the biggest improvement and a big step forward. Now we turn the page on and move on to Monza: let's see what happens there.

Race

Pos. Time Gap Laps FL Lap VETTEL 2nd 1:24:45.178 2.358 44 1:46.577 41   1st stop 14 Soft   2nd stop 30 Ultrasoft RAIKKONEN 4th 1:24:57.291 14.471 44 1:47.730 36   1st stop 15 Soft   2nd stop 29 Ultrasoft

Weather: air 26°C, asphalt 33/34°C overcast