F1: Lewis Hamilton cruises to Belgian Grand Prix win

Updated 1622 GMT (0022 HKT) August 23, 2015

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Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps Sunday. Mark Thompson/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images

The British driver recorded his sixth win of the season and extended his lead in the Driver's Championship standings to 28 points. Paul Gilham/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images

Hamilton's Mercedes teammate, Nico Rosberg (far left) finished second while Romain Grosjean of Lotus completed the podium in third place.
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A podium finish was particularly satisfying for Grosjean who has struggled at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in years gone by. Paul Gilham/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images

Hamilton (center) started on pole and led going into the first corner. EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFPGetty Images

Drivers make their way up l'Eau Rouge during the 2015 Formula One Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Dan Istitene/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel was successful last time out in Hungary but could only finish 12th in Belgium. JOHN THYS/AFP/AFP/Getty Images

Daniil Kvyat of Red Bull claimed a dramatic fourth position after overtaking Kimi Raikkonen, Felipe Massa and Sergio Perez late on. Paul Gilham/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images

Hamilton's victory was a first for Mercedes at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps track since 1955. Paul Gilham/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images