Belgian Grand Prix Talking Points

Rosberg is good, but he just aint Lewis

Nico Rosberg predicted that the start of the race would be chaotic. It was, but only for him. The German sunk from second to fifth and from there it was clear that he wouldn’t be winning this race.

Lewis Hamilton meanwhile made a steady start and motored off into the lead, and eventually to yet another win. He’s proving unstoppable once again.

Rosberg was mightily impressive as he clawed his way back through the field, but yet again he has shown that he just isn’t on the same page as Hamilton. 2015 is the Englishman’s to lose.

Verstappen is the most exciting driver on the grid

Max Verstappen has undoubtedly been one of the highlights of the season. His speed, his ability, and his balls.

His move around the outside of Felipe Nasr at blanchimont was one of the moments of the season. It took nerves of steel and an incredible amount of faith and ability to pull that off.

It’s not his first picturesque move either. In Australia and Monaco he pulled out some stunners, and although he ultimately messed up later in the race in Monte-Carlo, he is proving himself to be the most exciting driver around.

Pirrelli must answer more questions

Two tyre failures in a weekend, and both to championship contenders, has made alarm bells ring at Pirrelli. Their contract is up for renewal soon, and they better sort out this mess quickly as Michelin hover in the background.

In 2013, they faced a similar situation as tyres popped all over the track at the British Grand Prix.. On Sunday, they told teams that race tyres could last 40 laps. Sebastian Vettel’s popped on the 28^th.

Tyres, as ever, remain a controversial topic in the sport and Pirelli are once again in the limelight. Monza, our next venue, is similar to Spa in that it has long straights, and corners which will put the rubber through a lot of stress. Any more disasters there, and things could turn ugly.

McLaren look a team at their wits end

‘We will be better in the second half of the season’, they said. ‘We will fight for podiums’, Honda added.

Well, that’s clearly not going to happen.

So far, the McLaren/Honda partnership has been nothing short of laughable, and they took their season to a new low on Sunday.

Jenson Button was proud as punch with his qualifying lap, yet found himself in 17^th. In the race, he called their display as “embarrassing”, and how right he is.

McLaren now look like a team without hope. Their car is not making progress, their engine is still as woeful as before. The best they can do is focus on 2016, and maybe even beyond for the 2017 rule changes- whenever they are announced.

Kvyat shows he is Red Bull quality

Red Bull operate largely under the radar these days- especially if Daniel Ricciardo struggles in the race- but Daniil Kvyat reminded everyone of his potential yet again with a fourth-place finish.

The Russian had a dismal start to his Red Bull career, and was left firmly in Ricciardo’s shadow.

However, the European season has coincided with an upturn in form and on Sunday he produced a second stellar display in a row after his podium in Hungary. He grabbed the initiative and ran with it, and it ultimately paid off.

He might not be Vettel yet, but he’s showing signs that he could be a future race winner.

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