The 2018 edition of the Belgian Grand Prix is unlikely to be remembered too much in coming years, a dramatic first turn smash aside. In 2018 we have been spoiled with incident and drama. Not every race can be eventful from start to finish. That is Formula One.

What it did give us, though, is exactly what the championship needed. After Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari failed to make their advantage pay in the last two rounds before the summer break, at Spa-Francorchamps they got themselves back on track and back into a championship that was starting to head in the wrong direction at the wrong time.

With a victory in Belgium and their home grand prix next, things are starting to look rosy for the scarlet cars while a grey cloud hovers over the Silver Arrows.

Vettel makes amends for 2017 with first lap move

The start of the 2018 Belgian Grand Prix had a very familiar look to it. Just like last year, Lewis Hamilton was on pole with Sebastian Vettel alongside him. Just like last year, Lewis Hamilton led into turn one and through Eau Rouge, Raidillon and up the Kemmel straight.

Unlike last year, though, Sebastian Vettel was able decisively use the slipstream and seize the lead into the right-hander at Le Combes, before driving comfortably to victory.