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Wolff: Half points are 'annoying' for Mercedes

Article To news overview © Mercedes Toto Wolff has expressed his frustration at half points being awarded in the Belgian Grand Prix, with his Mercedes team, and driver Lewis Hamilton, losing ground in the championship standings, despite no racing taking place. Sunday's race at Spa-Francorchamps was delayed several times as heavy rain lashed the circuit and, when it eventually got underway, only two laps were held behind the Safety Car before the red flags came out. Although the race was nowhere near reaching the required 75% distance for full points to be awarded, half points were still dished out, which Wolff was unhappy about given that positions were unchanged from qualifying....
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