Taking you behind the scenes with the team at the Hockenheimring!
SUNDAY: Lewis and Valtteri roll out for the Drivers' Parade in two gorgeous, classic Mercedes-Benz cars!
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SUNDAY: Gearing up for lights out! Lewis lining up P14, but you never know what's going to happen in F1...
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SUNDAY: Once all 20 cars are in position on the grid and the green flag is waved, the five-light sequence begins...
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SUNDAY: The German GP is... go! Sebastian leads the way, with Valtteri close behind while Lewis starts to pick up places
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SUNDAY: Anxious expressions from Toto and Dr. Z in the garage, but it's still all to play for as Lewis moves his way up the order and Valtteri holds P2
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SUNDAY: Valtteri fends off Kimi and Max in the early laps, but Sebastian has already pulled out a lead!
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SUNDAY: Pushing to the max! Lewis gradually climbs up the order as he bounces back from his qualifying disappointment and is soon into the points
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SUNDAY: Valtteri keeps Sebastian in his sights and stays out longer on his first stint, giving him fresher rubber for the second half
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SUNDAY: Lewis dives into the pits after a long first stint on Softs, with his fresh Ultras giving him an advantage when rain showers arrive...
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SUNDAY: Sebastian's dramatic exit from the lead brings out the Safety Car, with Lewis staying out and taking over the lead
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SUNDAY: W09s do battle! Valtteri challenges Lewis on the restart but can't quite muscle his way through
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SUNDAY: YES!!! Lewis crosses the line to win his 66th F1 race, with Valtteri right behind to give the team a one-two
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SUNDAY: A very special moment for Lewis and Valtteri as they lock out the top two positions!
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SUNDAY: How does that feel then, Lewis? From P14 to P1 in 67 laps... absolutely unbelievable
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SUNDAY: Lewis and Valtteri share a hug after a hard-fought one-two in a crazy German GP...
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SUNDAY: Climbing the catch fencing and taking in the view... what a day for Lewis, Valtteri and the team!
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SUNDAY: Dr. Z joins Lewis and Valtteri on the podium, rounding out a truly remarkable home race for the team
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SATURDAY: Valtteri kicked off his Saturday with a quick trip to the Mercedes-Benz fan zone...
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SATURDAY: He came bearing gifts: a set of Bose headphones for fans who correctly answered questions about the Fast Finn!
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SATURDAY: FP3 was a near-total washout, with only a few drivers venturing out until the very end of the session. Neither Lewis nor Valtteri set a flying lap
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SATURDAY: On the plus side, it did give the guys time to have a laugh in the garage as they waited for the rain to ease off
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SATURDAY: When it came to Qualifying, the track quickly dried, bringing lap times tumbling down, rather than raindrops. Lewis was right on the pace from the outset...
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SATURDAY: But it just wasn't the Champ's day, as a hydraulic failure going though Turn 1 forced him to bring his car to a halt out on track and ruled him out of the second and third Qualifying sessions
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SATURDAY: That left Valtteri as the sole remaining Mercedes to take the fight for pole position to the stampeding Ferraris out on track
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SATURDAY: And bring the fight he did. A brilliant lap sealed second place on the grid for tomorrow's German Grand Prix, splitting Vettel (P1) and Räikkönen (P3)
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SATURDAY: So, it'll be Valtteri, flanked by the two Ferraris at the front of the pack when the lights go out on Sunday
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SATURDAY: As for Lewis, he's got work to do from further down the grid. But if anyone can produce a stunning fightback, it's this guy... bring it on!
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FRIDAY: Valtteri was in an even more buoyant mood than normal, having confirmed his contract extension with the team prior to FP1
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FRIDAY: Likewise Lewis, who confirmed that he would be staying with the team for at least two more years on Thursday
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FRIDAY: Lewis set the second fastest time in both practice sessions, behind the Red Bulls of Daniel Ricciardo (FP1) and Max Verstappen (FP2)
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FRIDAY: Valtteri set the fifth fastest time in the morning, the third fastest in the afternoon
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FRIDAY: Flow-vis paint is used by many teams during Friday practice to help the aerodynamicists with air flow evaluation
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FRIDAY: The drivers were using every inch of track and more out there today, pushing right to the limit in search of lap time - particularly through T12 (coming into the stadium section) an T17 (the final corner)
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FRIDAY: Who will come out on top in tomorrow's qualifying battle? After practice, the bulls look like the ones to beat - but the three-pointed star and the prancing horse are right there too... bring it on!
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THURSDAY: The final finishing touches are made to the track ahead of the on-track action beginning... everything has to look just right!
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THURSDAY: It's a similar story in the garage, as the last tweaks and preparations are made to the cars
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THURSDAY: What a warm reception! The fans are out in force on Media Day at the track... is there one of those hats going spare?
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THURSDAY: Quite a crowd... we wonder why Lewis' media session on Thursday is so packed?
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THURSDAY: Lewis answers questions from the media after his new two-year contract extension was announced earlier in the day!
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THURSDAY: 'I've never been so confident with my team, so confident and empowered. I'm excited to see how the season unfolds over the coming months'
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THURSDAY: No.77 primed and almost ready for action...
