Controversy reigns as Vettel takes pole in Belgium

Sebastian Vettel made it nine poles from 12 grands prix this season at the end of a dramatic and controversial qualifying session ahead of tomorrow’s Belgian Grand Prix.

In a patched-up McLaren sporting a new front wing and with parts bandaged with gaffer tape following a collision with Williams’ Pastor Maldonado at the end of the middle session, Lewis Hamilton appeared to have grabbed his first pole since Canada last year.