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Lewis Hamilton took the lead in the championship unexpectedly and dramatically Sunday, winning the German Grand Prix after the crash of Sebastian Vettel while he was leading towards the end.
However, Hamilton was summoned to talk about a delay
The driving rain hurt the Hockenheimring badly while Vettel misjudged a base entry in a bend and slipped on the gravel in the barriers to 15 rounds of arrival.
The four-time Formula One champion started from pole and seemed in control. He was angry with himself, kicking the gravel in frustration as he pulled out his car.
"I threw it, it was my mistake," Vettel said. "I was a little too late on the brakes, I jammed the backs and I could not turn, that was not the biggest mistake I made, but the One of the most expensive. "
The door is wide open for Hamilton, who has 17 points ahead of Vettel after eight starts in advance.
"I've never had a race like this," said Hamilton. "I think it's right there."
Hamilton met with marshals to cross the line between the entrance to the pit and the track. The incident occurred while the safety car was deployed following the Vettel accident. Hamilton decided not to stop at the last second, and crossed the grass to join the track – a move forbidden by the rules of the FIA.
Earlier, even the accident of Vettel could not distract him.
I was just trying to stay on the track, "Hamilton said," I did not think about it a second time. "
The British driver was fourth at the time of the year. accident, having left the 14th on the grid due to a hydraulic problem in qualifying.
I just wanted to stay collected, stay calm, "said Hamilton, adding with defiance:" For those who do not know me no, now you do. "
Valtteri Bottas started and finished second on a big day for Mercedes, with Kimi Raikkonen taking third place for Ferrari.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen finished fourth for Red Bull, but his team-mate Daniel Ricciardo retired from last place on the grid in seventh place. German driver Nico Hulkenberg finished fifth for Renault
The Vettel incident led to a safety exit of several laps.
There was confusion at Mercedes, even with Hamilton in front.
stands, but ignored his mechanic shouting "In, in, in in!"
"They were all panicking in the pit wall," said Hamilton. But it feels good to see how much they care.
But this return to the track led the commissioners to summon Hamilton.
When the race resumed, with about 10 laps remaining, Bottas nearly passed Hamilton.
Shortly after, Bottas was firmly told on the team's radio to "maintain the position" and not to challenge Hamilton, who got his fourth win of the season and 66th overall.
"We had a bit of a fight after the safety car … taking positive points as a team, a perfect result for us," said Bottas, who added – seemingly without conviction – that he "understood" the call of the team.
Ferrari Raikkonen led Vettel who complained about the overheating of his tires
. Clear, told Raikkonen not to hold back Vettel
Raikkonen replied, "I'm sorry, but can you be direct, what do you want?" After another indirect order, Raikkonen added, "So you want me to leave (past)? Please, just tell me. "
He finally did, putting an end to the hopes of the Finnish driver of a first victory since the Australian GP in Season opening in 2013.
Asked about the instructions, Raikkonen said: "It was not clear, I had the speed."
Hamilton's victory also did a bit of history, placing him at the level of the great Michael Schumacher on four wins in GP of Germany.
Vettel had already won in Germany – at the Nürburgring – but never grew up in Hockenheim, he grew up less than 30 minutes away, in Heppenheim, and could never have a better chance because of doubts on future F1 races.
Midway through the season, Hamilton has 17 points in advance The Hungarian GP of the weekend
In a double shot for Ferrari, the team has conceded first place to Mercedes in The Constructors' Championship
Things got off to a good start for Ferrari, Vettel's shooting cleanly and Raikkonen holding Verstappen
Vettel clocked the fastest time while Hamilton went up to fifth Rank
Raikkonen was the first rider to change tires on lap 15, just ahead of Hamilton
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When he came back, the heavy rain
Raikkonen lost his place to Bottas, and Vettel lost control of the title race.
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