Who in Germany is at home: Vettel or Hamilton? – Formula 1 News – Auto / Moto



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SCHEDULE FEATURES

Today
12.00. The first training
16h00. The second formation

Tomorrow
13.00. The third training
16h00. Qualification

June 24, Sunday
16.10.

As the world championship unfolded and the attention of the entire planet was focused on football, drivers and teams led for the first time three consecutive races in France, Austria and England. The motor racing queen came back triumphantly on the track "Paul Ricard", made some noise on the Spielberg track and delighted fans of the tradition with the race in the legendary Silverstone. Then she took a well-deserved respite.

TRIANGLE TO TILKE

And now all come back with a new force, not somewhere, but for another clbadic in every sense of the word autodrome. "Germany Grand Prix", despite all the merits of the country before the "F-1", recently held irregularly – for the previous three seasons, it has fallen only once in the calendar. And more joyful this year the "Royal Race" will take place on the track Hockenheim, well known to all lovers of racing.

But in front of us we still have Budapest, the Belgian Spa Francošes and the Italian Monza early autumn. But about that – then. By the way, the last leg in Britain was considered home to the "Mercedes", based in Brackley, and its leader Lewis Hamilton. With the current more difficult. On the one hand, he is from the leader of the "Ferrari" Sebastian Vettel. On the other hand, considering the nationality of the "money arrows", it is quite possible to call home and the "Grand Prix of Germany".

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Everything changed in the second half of the 1960s – Hockenheim was a highway that cut off part of the old highway. And the money received by the local authorities as compensation was enough for a complete reconstruction of the racetrack, where Formula 1 arrived in the early 1970s, and from 1977 it was registered for three decades. After a long and glorious history, the old track was rebuilt significantly in 2002 under the direction of Hermann Tilke, following which, for example, the famous Ostkurve Tower disappeared and crossed the forest Most of the spectators did not see him. ] INITIATIVE FOR FETTEL

Nevertheless, the stands of the motor racing circuit still welcome today 120 000 spectators, and the race in Germany is by far the most atmospheric of the season – sometimes the roar of the fans drowned the its engines even in the good old ones

for Who will they be sick now? For the German Vettel, but sitting at the wheel of the "Ferrari", or the director of the "Mercedes" British Hamilton? He, incidentally, literally the other day has signed with the German team a new two – year contract, which makes him the most deserved driver in the world. History of the "F-1" – about 45 million euros per season. But by the number of wins in the current season – four against three – and in the overall standings of the upcoming world championship while Vettel. And the initiative, judging by the last steps, is now in his hands.

In Britain, Hamilton had to break after the incident departing from 18th place, and eventually he reached the second position, but Vettel never had it. However, we can not say that Cebu is lucky in his native country. The current leader of the "Ferrari" was born several dozen kilometers from the "Hockenheimring", but never stood on the highest step of the pedestal. Yes, he won the Grand Prix at home, but it came in 2013, when the race was held at the Nürburgring. In addition, throughout his career, he had only three laps in the role of leader of the race at Hockenheim

MEMOIRS OF SYROTKIN

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Russian Sergey Sirotkin on the front lines of the protocol up to now – all already They are accustomed that the beginner on his "Williams" hangs behind the pack. But he is also optimistic about the German Grand Prix. However, what else does he have?

– I have very good memories of Hockenheim, – quotes the words of Sirotkin Autosport. – I like this track, besides, it should be better suited to our car than the previous ones. It is interesting to know what progress can be made before the summer holidays. The next weekend will be important to the team, and I am looking forward to doing it.

Of course, the update is prepared not only by the "Williams", but they are absolutely indispensable competitive, but also from other teams. So, "Renault" before the race in Hockenheim introduced a new design of the front wing, externally something resembling the armory of a samurai. In the French team's camp, they hope this will improve the aerodynamics, add a lot to the results and save fourth place in the Manufacturers' Championship according to the results of the season.

GRAND PRIX GERMANY

The circuit "Hockenheimring"
The length of the circle – 4,574 km
The number of circles – 67
Distance of the race – 306,458 km
All about the championship of "Formula 1."

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