I AM sure all those involved in F1 are grateful for the summer break, but I am beginning to experience withdrawal symptoms, made worse by the earlier gap created by the loss of the European GP. But this Sunday it is off to Belgium, my favourite circuit. The Spa Francorchamps track really separates the men from the boys.With Sebastian Vettel heading towards a fourth world title, it could be a race for the lesser positions, but perhaps Mercedes will treat its tyre well once again and Lotus could have a bit more luck. As for Ferrari, well even team boss Stefano Domenicali has said they do not know what is wrong with the car.Talking of tyres, Pirelli motorsport man Paul Hembery is also puzzled at the moment as Pirelli has received no confirmation regarding the company’s continuance as the sole tyre supplier for next season.Hembery is quoted as saying: "It’s the most bizarre situation we’re in really. We’ve got our agreements in place with the vast majority of people involved.There’s not...
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