Sebastian Vettel resumed his habits
Present on the superb track of Spa-Francorchamps, in the heart of the forest of the Ardennes, the Belgian Grand Prix marked the end of the summer break for competitors of World Championship Formula 1.
A race or Red Bull did not leave favorites and or weather usually plays a big role. But these predictions were wrong for this year because if the rain is coming disrupt the first test and the start of the qualifying session, it is a continually dry track the race was unwound. As for Red Bull, they were expected back from the McLaren and Ferrari on this circuit or Renault engine, less powerful than the Mercedes and Ferrari, should theoretically be prejudiced. Again, the forecasts were thwarted because the championship leader Sebastian Vettel, after having conquered the pole position, has dominated the entire race, winning in front of his teammate Mark Webber, who had lost four places yet departing.
Behind this new Red Bull drivers twice, Jenson Button finished third at the end of a remarkable journey, he who was the thirteenth elance. Exceeded by Button for the arrival, Fernando Alonso completes the "Top 4" ahead of Michael Schumacher, who is the hero of this Grand Prix and not just because he celebrated Spa has 20 years of its debut in F1. Victim of the loss of a wheel has its first qualifying round, "Schumi" is indeed elance was the last place on the grid before quickly back in the pack. Upon arrival, he beat his team mates Nico Rosberg.
NASCAR is on the side of Bristol (Tennessee) that the action is unwound. On this small oval always provides hotly contested races, Kyle Busch won his fiftieth Nationwide Series victory, making him the holder in the largest number of wins of all time in the series. This is after a hotly contested race and a slim lead of one tenth of a second on his team-mate Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) Joey Logano Busch is required.
The next day in the main race, Sprint Cup, Kyle was less fortunate, losing a few places in contact with the wall. This is the Team Penske driver Brad Keselowski's Dodge that led to the first place overall, ahead of Martin Truex Jr surprising (Toyota Michael Waltrip Racing), Jeff Gordon and defending champion Jimmie Johnson, both on Chevrolet. The championship leader Kyle Busch remains to Johnson.
After the success of Keselowski Bristol Saturday night, Team Penske has again been to the festival 24 hours later, this time in the IndyCar Series on the road course at Sonoma (California). A monotonous race completely dominated by the three riders from Team Penske. Australian Will Power wins in front of his teammates Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe.
Flying a little competitive car, the Quebecois Alex Tagliani has pulled out of the game for qualifications (twelfth), but he had to settle for twentieth place finish of the race, a lap behind the winner.
