Eric Boullier was delighted to see Fernando Alonso climb from the back of the grid to finish seventh at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, although he bemoaned Jenson Button’s early retirement. Alonso’s weekend up until race day had been a difficult affair, with engine changes forcing him to start the race from the back of the grid, but he stayed out of trouble to run as high as fourth, but Button’s race was over on the opening lap after taking damage from Pascal Wehrlein running into the back of his car. “Having suffered problem after problem yesterday and the day before, Fernando enjoyed a trouble-free run today, forcing his way from the back of the grid to a fine seventh place by...
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