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Infiniti Red Bull Racing ahead of Belgian GP

After a long summer break, the whole team gets set for 12th round of the Championship - Grand Prix of Belgium.

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing RB10

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing RB10

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Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing RB10
Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium
Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing RB10
Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing celebrates his second position in qualifying parc ferme
Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing RB10
Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing celebrates with the champagne on the podium
Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing RB10
Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing RB10

Daniel Ricciardo

 

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium
Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium

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Above all, Spa is a racing circuit - one that really encourages exciting wheel-to-wheel action. That said, F1 has changed over the years and whereas Eau Rouge and Blanchimont were once the stand-out sections, now it’s probably the Pouhon downhill left-hander at Turns 10 and 11. That’s seriously, seriously fast – and probably a good place to watch the race from for anyone prepared for a bit of a hike through the Ardennes. Of course, given the Belgium Grand Prix draws in all the petrolheads, everyone’s perfectly happy to slog through the woods to find the best view. You bump into people who’ve been going to the race for five decades. And if you ever go into a pub or restaurant in one of the villages around the circuit, chances are you’ll see pictures on the wall of great drivers from back in the day, standing where you are and doing what you’re doing. It’s great stuff.

 

Sebastian Vettel

 

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing RB10
Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing RB10

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The race in Spa started our series of nine victories last year, which I always like to remember. The Belgian circuit offers all possible turns and manoeuvres: ultra-fast, medium-speed, heavy braking and fast straights. The height difference is so great that you always have the feeling of riding a roller coaster - especially in Eau Rouge. The weather can also be very unpredictable and a challenge for drivers and teams, it should never be underestimated: within minutes it can change from heavy rain to sunshine. As well as that, the safety car often comes out at Spa. The track is one of my favourites of the year because it feels like it has grown out of the nature that is all around it - it blends with the natural setting perfectly.

 

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