SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium -- Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari's pace at the Belgian Grand Prix could be an ominous sign for the remainder of the season as he targets his fourth world title.
The Mercedes driver won Sunday's race at Spa-Francorchamps by 1.4s from title rival Sebastian Vettel, but only after an intense battle for the lead and a series of flatout laps at the end of the race to keep the Ferrari driver at bay. The win cut Vettel's championship lead to seven points with eight races remaining, but on a circuit where Mercedes expected to have an advantage, Hamilton said his title rival was too close for comfort.