2011 FORMULA 1 SHELL BELGIAN GRAND PRIX RESULT

Pos	No	Driver	Team	Laps	Time/Retired	Grid	Pts
1	1	Sebastian Vettel	RBR-Renault	44	26:44.9	1	25
2	2	Mark Webber	RBR-Renault	44	+3.7 secs	3	18
3	4	Jenson Button	McLaren-Mercedes	44	+9.6 secs	13	15
4	5	Fernando Alonso	Ferrari	44	+13.0 secs	8	12
5	7	Michael Schumacher	Mercedes	44	+47.4 secs	24	10
6	8	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes	44	+48.6 secs	5	8
7	14	Adrian Sutil	Force India-Mercedes	44	+59.7 secs	15	6
8	6	Felipe Massa	Ferrari	44	+66.0 secs	4	4
9	10	Vitaly Petrov	Renault	44	+71.9 secs	10	2
10	12	Pastor Maldonado	Williams-Cosworth	44	+77.6 secs	21	1
11	15	Paul di Resta	Force India-Mercedes	44	+83.9 secs	17
12	16	Kamui Kobayashi	Sauber-Ferrari	44	+91.9 secs	12
13	9	Bruno Senna	Renault	44	+92.9 secs	7
14	21	Jarno Trulli	Lotus-Renault	43	+1 Lap	18
15	20	Heikki Kovalainen	Lotus-Renault	43	+1 Lap	16
16	11	Rubens Barrichello	Williams-Cosworth	43	+1 Lap	14
17	25	Jerome d'Ambrosio	Virgin-Cosworth	43	+1 Lap	20
18	24	Timo Glock	Virgin-Cosworth	43	+1 Lap	19
19	23	Vitantonio Liuzzi	HRT-Cosworth	43	+1 Lap	22
Ret	17	Sergio Perez	Sauber-Ferrari	27	Rear axle	9
Ret	22	Daniel Ricciardo	HRT-Cosworth	13	Mechanical	23
Ret	3	Lewis Hamilton	McLaren-Mercedes	12	Accident	2
Ret	18	Sebastien Buemi	STR-Ferrari	6	Accident damage	11
Ret	19	Jaime Alguersuari	STR-Ferrari	0	Accident damage	6

Sometimes a little rest does miracles. Sebastian Vettel came to Belgium after the summer break vibrant with energy and spirited as if it were the start of the season. This state of mind plus Red Bull finding a much better balance around Spa with the RB7 than they managed with last year's car were positives. Negatives were a botched start and difficult strategy stemming from fears over tyre durability because of the extreme camber the team ran in their qualifying set-up. None of this, however, could destroy Vettel's race. After all, they say success is a mind game…

Formula 1 Airtel Grand Prix of India to flag off F1 dreams

Hello Friends,

As millions of fans gear up to witness their Formula One dreams come alive in India, leading global telecommunications company Bharti Airtel today joined hands with Formula One group companies to announce the 2011 Formula 1 Airtel Grand Prix of India, India’s eagerly awaited F1 foray.

Announcing Airtel as ‘Title Sponsor’ for this sporting event, Sanjay Kapoor (CEO - India and South Asia, Bharti Airtel) and Bernie Ecclestone (Formula One Group CEO) together unveiled the official logo of the 2011 Formula 1 Airtel Grand Prix of India. To be hosted at Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh, India) on October 30, 2011, this first ever Formula 1 Airtel Grand Prix of India will put India on the prestigious list of countries on the global F1 map and give Indian fans their first ever chance to experience the adrenaline rush!

Announcing the association, Sanjay Kapoor, CEO - India and South Asia, Bharti Airtel, said: “A sports phenomenon that initially originated from Europe and went across the globe to become a rage, Formula One today enjoys the cult following of a whopping 500 million plus fans. Airtel, with its 200 million plus customers which significantly represent the young and vibrant population, is delighted to be affiliated with F1 to bring this international sports event to India for the time first time ever! Right through its growth path, Airtel has been associated with speed, performance, calculated risks and excitement, the very words that spring to mind when you think of Formula One. Hence, it is only natural that Airtel and Formula One together bring to life the dreams of millions of young and passionate sports enthusiasts in India, giving them an opportunity of a lifetime to watch the very first Formula 1 Airtel Grand Prix of India in person.”

Commenting on the announcement, Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One Group CEO, said: “I am very pleased with our association with Bharti Airtel which has demonstrated that they are the very forward thinking company that I believe and was the reason for seeking their help in promoting Formula One in India through their 200 million plus customers. We are very good partners as we both project the same forward thinking.”

As part of its association with the 2011 Formula 1 Airtel Grand Prix of India, brand Airtel will leverage several exciting entitlements that other prominent global brands associated with Formula One have enjoyed thus far. Formula One enthusiasts can look forward to a host of innovative offerings and initiatives by Airtel, which will be rolled out and announced in weeks to come.

Jenson Button : I am still in the race for the title

Although he scored an excellent win at last weekend’s Hungarian event, McLaren’s Jenson Button is still struggling to make an impression on the championship table. Currently fifth in the standings, with a 100-point deficit to leader Sebastian Vettel, Button concedes it will be tough to win the title this season. But that doesn’t mean the McLaren driver is giving up the fight. In an interview with his official website, the 31 year-old discusses his Hungary victory, the improving pace of the MP4-26 and his championship ambitions…

Q: How do you rate your victory in Sunday's Hungarian race?
Jenson Button: It was one of my most satisfying wins. I had to push throughout the race, had some great battles with Lewis (Hamilton), we had changeable conditions which weren't easy at the start or when it started to rain with 20 laps to go, it all contributed to what was hopefully an entertaining race for the fans. It was definitely great fun to be competing in! Having won three of the last five Grands Prix, I think everyone in the team can enter the summer break feeling proud of the work we've put in over the past few months to find competitive pace in the car; we will recharge our batteries and be back raring to go in Spa.

Q: All this in your 200th Grand Prix!
JB: It was the perfect way to celebrate that milestone, and on the track where I scored my first win in Formula One back in 2006. I have a lot of special memories of the Hungaroring, it is a great circuit and as we saw this year can create great racing. Also, I was told after the race it was the team's 10th victory in Hungary, which is more than any other constructor and also the 100th race win for the Mercedes-Benz 2.4-litre V8, so a race of stats all round.

Q: What did your father, John, say to you after the race?
JB: He said he was very proud. I think he enjoyed the whole weekend because he's been at all of my 200 races, except one (Brazil '01), and he loves a good party. Many of the guys in my support network - the people I call Team Button - were at the Hungaroring, it was important for me to have them there as they have all helped me reach 200. It was a great moment to look down from the podium and see my dad, my girlfriend, my trainer Mikey (Collier) and my management team.

Q: Was the MP4-26 the fastest car at the Hungaroring?
JB: Our race pace was very strong, but I don't think there was much between us, Ferrari and Red Bull. We've won three of the last five races and each of our major rivals has won just one apiece during that time, so we're doing something right. To win with Lewis in Germany and me in Hungary proves that Vodafone McLaren Mercedes is pushing, developing and challenging the cars around us with genuine pace in the car. Roll on Spa!

Q: You're lying fifth in the world championship. Are you thinking about the drivers' title?
JB: I'm 100 points behind Sebastian (Vettel), so that's going to be challenging, but we like a challenge! I never give up, so let's see what happens. I'll take each race as it comes and then look at the points at the end of the year.