Summary

  • Rosberg wins, Ricciardo 2nd, Hamilton 3rd from back of grid

  • Race delayed after Magnussen crashes heavily at Eau Rouge

  • Verstappen and Ferraris crash at first corner

  • Sainz, Button, Wehrlein, Magnussen, Ericsson out

  1. Postpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Nico Hulkenberg equals his best ever finish coming fourth.

  2. Postpublished at 14:49 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Daniel Ricciardo takes second and Lewis Hamilton, 21st a couple of hours ago, finishes third.

    Belgian Grand PrixImage source, AP
  3. chequered flag

    Chequered flag - Rosberg wins Belgian GPpublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    From pole to victory. Nico Rosberg, after two second places in the last two years, has won at Spa for the first time.

    Belgian Grand PrixImage source, ap
  4. Postpublished at 14:48 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Former world champion Nigel Mansell has not been following today's race.

  5. Postpublished at 14:46 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Lap 44/44

    The remaining action in Spa will be between Alonso and Bottas in the race for P7. We'll keep across it,

  6. Postpublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Lap 43/44

    The gap between Ricciardo and Hamilton has steadied at 10secs. The battle for second seems to be over.

    Belgian Grand PrixImage source, Reuters
  7. Postpublished at 14:45 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Lap 43/44

    Raikkonen gets deeper into the points by climbing up to ninth with a pass on Massa. Verstappen is eyeing the Williams now.

  8. Postpublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Lap 42/44

    Williams tell Bottas that Alonso is a "sitting duck". Go quackers Valtteri and hunt him down. P7 is up for grabs.

  9. Postpublished at 14:43 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Lap 42/44

    Hmmm. Hamilton now 10secs behind Ricciardo. Keep one eye on it - just one eye I tell thee.

  10. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcf1published at 14:42 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Shane Daly: Bernie, can we please have every race at Spa? Okay have the Monte Carlo GP too. Yours faithfully, every F1 fan.

    A.J. Vergette: Hamilton has absolutely no right to be on podium considering his starting place. Magnificent driving!

  11. Postpublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Lap 41/44

    If this were a 48-lap race, I reckon Hamilton could get within passing distance of Ricciardo - four laps seems too much of ask.

    It will be even harder now as Hamilton locks up and potentially causes a bit of tyre damage.

  12. Postpublished at 14:41 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Lap 41/44

    Hamilton has just set a quickest second sector and is chomping time off Ricciardo's advantage. The gap is 12secs now.

  13. Postpublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Lap 40/44

    As it stands, Esteban Ocon will not finish last on his grand prix debut - Felipe Nasr currently occupies the bottom spot.

  14. Postpublished at 14:38 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Lap 39/44

    Can Hamilton catch Ricciardo? It would take something very special.

    The Mercedes is 15secs down on the second-placed Red Bull.

    Belgian Grand PrixImage source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 14:37 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

  16. Postpublished at 14:36 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Lap 38/44

    If you missed it, five cars retired from this race - Magnussen, Ericsson, Sainz, Button, Wehrlein.

    Belgian Grand PrixImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Lap 38/44

    If Hamilton comes third, he will give up 10 points to Rosberg in the championship, but will stay ahead by nine points. It would be a great result for the world champion considering those penalties.

  18. Postpublished at 14:35 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Allan McNish
    BBC Radio 5 live Formula 1 analyst

    Nico Rosberg will be disappointed that Lewis Hamilton is up to third. He would've been hoping he only got up to fifth or sixth.

  19. Postpublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Lap 37/44

    Rosberg has a 12sec lead on Ricciardo.

    The German looks set for his first win at Spa.

    Belgian Grand PrixImage source, Rex Features
  20. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcf1published at 14:33 British Summer Time 28 August 2016

    Jake: Spa has proved that the traditional tracks provide the best races. None of the newer circuits can offer this entertainment.

    Anne Minter: Great to see a race with overtaking as opposed to a procession.