Taking you with us behind the scenes at the Hockenheimring!
Hanging out with our Fast Finn on Thursday as he reminisces about his first single-seater race at the Hockenheimring, check out the video on our YouTube channel!
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Gearing up for an important day of practice, the first time F1 drivers have tackled the track in the current generation of cars!
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A moment to reflect... Valtteri returns to the pits after a practice run on Friday
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It isn't enough to overhaul Sebastian Vettel and take pole position... but it's quite a lap by Valtteri, as demonstrated by Toto's reaction!
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A brilliant performance from Valtteri in qualifying to secure a front row start... still all to play for on race day!
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We wonder what Toto and Valtteri are discussing here? Catching up with the boss after a dramatic qualifying session in Germany
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The crew gets to work resolving the hydraulics issue Lewis suffered in qualifying, spot the keen observer in the background...
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What a crowd! A brilliant turnout at the Mercedes fan area on Sunday morning, the perfect way to kick-start race day!
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Lewis heads off for a very different lap of the circuit... time for the Drivers' Parade, featuring a few stunning classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles!
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The weather is often unpredictable at the German GP, will the umbrellas be needed during the race?
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Lewis dives into the pits after a mammoth stint on the Softs, switching to UltraSofts right before the rain arrived!
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The crew keep a close eye on proceedings between stops... primed and ready to burst into action when the call is made
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Not the smoothest stop for Valtteri under the Safety Car after a miscommunication, but he's back out in P2
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Nervous expressions in the garage in the closing laps, with Lewis leading, Valtteri P2, Kimi in P3 and dark clouds looming over the track
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He's done it! Lewis crosses the line to win the German GP, having started P14 on the grid... absolutely unbelievable
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A hard-fought podium finish for Valtteri after a brilliant performance all weekend in Germany, securing the team a one-two
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Lewis celebrates with the team after scoring a 66th F1 victory - and from the lowest position he's ever started in!
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What a day... a rollercoaster weekend for Lewis and the team but we head to the next race in Hungary leading both Championships!