F1 driver power rankings: Daniel Ricciardo the big climber as Lewis Hamilton reigns supreme and Ferrari plummet
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lewis Hamilton took his latest step towards equalling Michael Schumacher’s championship tally and conquering his all-time win record after easing to victory in the Belgian Grand Prix. Neither Valtteri Bottas nor Max Verstappen has an answer for Hamilton’s pace this weekend, having been blitzed aside in qualifying and unable to lay a finger on him during the race, despite a less-than-perfect display from the champion-elect. Antonio Giovinazzi’s second major error in as many years at Spa proved costly, with the Alfa Romeo spearing into the barrier and the debris taking the Williams of George Russell for good measure, much to his frustration. Yet another difficult weekend saw Sebastian Vettel end one practice session in last, Charles Leclerc spend a large portion of the race in the same position and finishes of 13th and 14th showing no improvement on their start places at all.