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Latest F1 standings after Belgian GP

Writer Sophia Edwards
Sebastian Vettel celebrates another victory as he remains on course to defend his world Formula One title.

Sebastian Vettel celebrates another victory as he remains on course to defend his world Formula One title.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Sebastian Vettel increases lead in the F1 driver standings after winning in Belgium
  • Vettel is now 92 points ahead of teammate Mark Webber in standings
  • Red Bull further extend their advantage in the constructors' standings

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(CNN) -- World champion Sebastian Vettel has now moved an impressive 92 points clear of his rivals in the Formula One drivers' standings, following his latest victory in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.

The German's seventh victory this season gives him a huge lead over team-mate Mark Webber, with former world champions Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton third, fourth and fifth.

Red Bull's dominance in the constructors' championship continues after their 1-2 in Belgium and they now have a commanding 131-point advantage over rivals McLaren.

Formula One 2011 lowdown

The Formula One circuit remains in Europe for the 13th race on the calendar, the Italian Grand Prix at Monza from September 9-11.

Drivers' standings after 12th race of F1 season in Belgium:

1. Sebastian Vettel (Ger) Red Bull 259 points

2. Mark Webber (Aus) Red Bull 167

3. Fernando Alonso (Spa) Ferrari 157

4. Jenson Button (GB) McLaren 149

5. Lewis Hamilton (GB) McLaren 146

6. Felipe Massa (Bra) Ferrari 74

7. Nico Rosberg (Ger) Mercedes 56

8. Michael Schumacher (Ger) Mercedes 42

9. Vitaly Petrov (Rus) Lotus- Renault 34

9. Nick Heidfeld (Ger) Lotus-Renault 34

Constructors' standings:

1. Red Bull 426 points

2. McLaren 295

3. Ferrari 231

4. Mercedes 98

5. Lotus-Renault 68

6. Sauber 35

7. Force India 32

8. Toro Rosso 22

9. Williams 5