Hamilton wins Belgian GP to take F1 lead

February 5, 2012, 11:45 am | Entertainment, Sports, World

Lewis Hamilton overcame a late slip to win the Belgian Grand Prix and take the overall lead of the Formula One championship on Sunday.

Hamilton ran wide with nine laps to race but recovered to keep the lead and edge second-place Mark Webber of Red Bull. Webber dropped to second in the overall standings after failing to defend his pole position out of the start.

Robert Kubica of Renault was third.

Jenson Button’s title hopes took a hit after the defending F1 champion was knocked out of the race when Sebastian Vettel crashed into him during a failed overtaking maneuver.

Fernando Alonso of Ferrari failed to finish the race run in mixed weather.

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