Lotus has been involved in problems off the track, with Belgian police threatening to impound the cars because of money owed to a former reserve driver. Grosjean started from ninth position on the grid after being penalized five places for an illegal gearbox change. "I can't believe I am on the podium," Grosjean said. He was banned for one race after being blamed for causing a multi-car crash at the start of the Belgian Grand Prix in 2012. Grosjean made his first podium since finishing second in the U.S. Vettel had been told by his team that the tires looked good to the end but his rear right one blew out in the penultimate lap. Romain Grosjean drove his Lotus to third place, taking advantage of a late puncture for Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, who ended outside the points in 12th place. Hamilton's 39th career victory gave him a 28-point lead over Rosberg in the drivers' standings, with eight races remaining. The two Mercedes cars were dominant throughout the race, unlike the previous Grand Prix in Hungary three weeks ago when they failed to make the podium. Rosberg was in a rush to leave the circuit since his wife is expecting their first child "any time."
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"I tried everything but Lewis knew how to react."
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"I completely messed up the start," Rosberg said.
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Rosberg had a poor start and dropped from second to fourth before regaining the second position.
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Rosberg has 36, level with two-time champion Graham Hill. Hamilton's 80th podium pulled him level with the late F1 ace Ayrton Senna in fourth on the all-time list. I was cautious at the end because of tires but I brought it home." The defending champion was two seconds ahead at the finish line for his sixth victory of the season in 11 races. SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium - Lewis Hamilton won the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday from pole, holding off Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg and padding his lead in the Formula One championship standings.