Nico Rosberg needed to win in Belgium , and he did so in convincing and commanding style . He has put himself back in the hunt for the 2016 Formula 1 title which seemed to be getting away from him despite starting the season with four back-to-back wins . His momentum was cut short before the summer break , and to emerge with a victory in the first race of the second half of the season will do his psyche the world of good as he targets his first world title at the pinnacle of the sport .