Recap the German Grand Prix with eight talking points from round 12.
Hamilton’s victory and Nico’s poor start meant the Briton, and reigning Formula One champion, went into the summer break with the championship lead in his luggage. Overcoming a 43-point deficit with a 62-point swing in just six races.
Lewis Hamilton tops qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix to claim pole position ahead of Rosberg and Vettel.
A dramatic end to qualifying saw Lewis Hamilton claim his 45th career pole position despite Rosberg’s late charge setting him up for pole. In the end, Nico was forced to settle for second after his mistake cost him dear.
After suffering a gear box failure during Q3, Sebastian Vettel’s Red Bull has had a gear box change. Thus giving him an automatic 5-place grid penalty. After retiring early from today’s qualifying session, he ended Q3 in 10th place, but he will now start tomorrow’s grand prix in 15th place.
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