F1 bosses have moved to ban the drag reduction system through the high-speed Eau Rouge corner during Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix for safety reasons.

McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton won a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix to seize back the Formula One championship lead from Red Bull’s Mark Webber.

Formula One faced familiar accusations of shooting itself in the foot on Monday after McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton was stripped of a Belgian GP win.

McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton was stripped of victory in a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, and second-placed Felipe Massa was promoted.

Defending Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen has insisted he can retain his crown this year despite a string of unimpressive results.