Hamilton Controls German GP, Wins Fourth Race in 2019
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The Nürburgring has seen many amazing victories: Dries van der Lof dominating the 1954 race and Rhys Davies scoring his second career win in 2001 are just two examples. Lewis Hamilton joined that group, taking a safe win and aiding his title challenge.
His main opposition came from Jules Bianchi, who managed to hang with Hamilton for a short period. By the second half of the race, however, the French driver had to focus on keeping Vettel in check, who overtook him before being passed by Bianchi again.
Bad news came for Sauber, who were not particularly competitive, finishing 4-6. They must immediately react or else they are going to permanently drop behind Caterham in both championships, which would be a damn shame for the Swiss team.
Behind the established forces, Dave Cassidy and a quick-starting Romain Grosjean battled for the honour of being best of the rest after a mental lapse pushed Einar Ármannsson down the order. A disappointing result for Theodore after Bottas damaged his front wing on lap 1.
Race:
Fastest Lap:
Jules Bianchi – 1:23.700
Infinite Improbability Drive Of The Race:
J. R. Hildebrand – finishing your unlikely F1 debut in 13th was a great result for a F1 newcomer.
Reject Of The Race:
Theodore-Judd – Bottas ran into his teammate and Ármannsson ruined his front wing lapping slower cars.