Sebastian Vettel came under fire at Spa for his error that took out Jenson Button. But has his season been one of mistakes or misfortunes? Jonathan Noble investigates

It was once said that experience is the worst kind of teacher. It hands out its test before it starts giving you any lessons.

But, after what could well have been a defining race in title terms in Spa last weekend, it seems that those men willing to stick it out with the pesky teacher for those lessons are now reaping the rewards.

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