Belgian Grand Prix 2013 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Sebastian Vettel launched his historic nine-race winning streak with a commanding victory at Spa-Francorchamps, defeating Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton after starting from pole position. The German driver's performance through the challenging Ardennes circuit was flawless, combining qualifying brilliance with race pace that his rivals simply couldn't match. This victory marked the beginning of one of Formula 1's most dominant stretches as Vettel and Red Bull would win every remaining race of 2013.

The Belgian Grand Prix demonstrated Red Bull's complete mastery of the technical regulations and their ability to extract maximum performance from the RB9. Hamilton had challenged from pole but couldn't maintain Mercedes' pace over race distance, while Alonso drove another stellar race for Ferrari to secure second place. The result was ominous for Vettel's championship rivals, who were running out of opportunities to close the gap as Red Bull's performance advantage grew with each development cycle.

Vettel's Spa victory, complete with fastest lap, showcased the perfect synthesis of driver skill and technical excellence that would define the season's conclusion. The win extended his championship lead substantially and set the stage for an unprecedented run of dominance. For Alonso and Hamilton, the podium positions were respectable but insufficient to challenge Vettel's march toward his fourth consecutive world title, which now appeared inevitable barring disaster.