London, England (CNN) -- Fernando Alonso insists he can still drive Ferrari to the Formula One world title, despite losing ground on his rivals after a disappointing Belgian Grand Prix. The Spaniard is 41 points behind the current leader in the drivers' championship standings, McLaren's Lewis Hamilton, after he span out in the latter stages at Spa. But with six races left in the season, Alonso is convinced he can still force his way into the reckoning -- starting with the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on September 12. "With this points system and the way races swing one way or another, I am convinced we still have a significant chance," Alonso wrote on his Ferrari blog.

It was not the
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Belgian Grand Prix we were expecting, that's for sure."


Nico Rosberg is on pole for the Belgian Grand Prix after edging out Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton at Spa. The championship leader was 0.228 seconds faster than the Brit as Mercedes were once again in a class of their own. Relive all the action as it happened. 14:08: In the meantime, I will leave you with our report from qualifying HERE. 14.01: NICO ROSBERG ON POLE FOR BELGIAN GRAND PRIX. Lewis Hamilton has to settle for second place, Sebastian Vettel is in third. Thumbs up for Rosberg. He is primed to extend his advantage in the drivers' championship. Make sure you join us in the race tomorrow from midday.

The
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Brit is on the intermediate tyres and they look like the way to go at the moment.


(CNN) -- For half a century, the world has applauded John Glenn as a heart-stirring American hero. He lifted the nation's spirits when, as one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts, he was blasted alone into orbit around the Earth; the enduring affection for him is so powerful that even now people find themselves misting up at the sight of his face or the sound of his voice. But for all these years, Glenn has had a hero of his own, someone who he has seen display endless courage of a different kind: Annie Glenn. They have been married for 68 years.


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Glenn has said that on the first day he heard her speak to him with confidence and clarity, he dropped to his knees to offer a prayer of gratitude.