Formula 1 is without a doubt the best and most loved sport in the history of car-racing. The game has always provided quality action and excitement to fans and spectators.
The German Grand Prix turned out to be one of the most memorable ever. It was supposed to be a grand weekend celebrating 125 years of Mercedes Motorsports, where a pool of mistakes put both Hamilton and Bottas in a pickle.
In 2019, the Formula 1 season heated up with back-to-back race weeks and then the German Grand Prix. Fans were hoping that with Lewis Hamilton at the top of the Drivers’ Championship again, other drivers such as Sebastian Vettel, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen could give them a run for their money.
However, it was not that easy. This season, Hamilton looked unstoppable with his best car. Mercedes, his team, which are the primary sponsors in the event, had the support of most of the fans. History surrounds the circuit at the Hockenheimrig and since 1926 they have hosted events between the Nürburgring and AVUS Berlin.
However, things turned out differently in the 2019 race. What happened here!
Was there anything wrong with the Mercedes?
The race, as usual, began on a very good note for the Silver Arrows, with Hamilton taking first place and Bottas trying to finish second over Max Verstappen. Unfortunately, the moment Hamilton lost control of the final corner and his car derailed, it reminded spectators of Ferrari racer Charles Leclerc’s accident during one such Grand Prix.
Unlike Leclerc, however, the British racer tried to handle the situation and got himself out of trouble. His car broke its front wing, resulting in a pit stop before the legal entry point. Due to this dire situation, he rose for a five-second penalty and caught his team off-guard.
cost of penalty
This fine was not without its cost. This dropped Hamilton to fifth and when he got to the next pitstop, the field was clustered and a safety car was deployed which meant it was a dead-final round. In this type of race if you make the wrong call, you have to start all over again. It was the same when a wrong call to switch to smooth tread tires caused him to start again. Anyway, he finished the race on P11 but was eventually promoted to P9; This was the time when Alfa Romeo was punished for an initial offense.
Better one!
Bottas was undoubtedly outperforming Hamilton. He was ready for a podium finish but an accident happened when he pushed too hard to overtake. As a result, he crashed and could not finish the race. This situation made Hockenheimreg the first point-less race of the season for the home team.
Wolff and the Racers Speeches
The whole scenario was an embarrassing moment for Mercedes. It was time for anniversary celebrations and Netflix was filming them for the first time. Wolff made a quick speech, saying that this was not an embarrassing situation as it was motor racing and that sometimes people have to slap and face the situation boldly. He said that this was the time when drivers learn and improve themselves.
Conclusion
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Since the beginning of its journey, Formula 1 has certainly contributed to making car racing one of the most lucrative sports in the world. However, some people find it boring as it resembles a procession of cars; However, in the end, when the finish line appears it becomes a breath taking game!
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