For a nation that boasts such automotive success, Germany has very few Formula 1 World Champions. In fact, there has only been one such individual since the inception of F1 in 1950 (Jochen Rindt raced under an Austrian racing license). That is no other than Michael Schumacher... Read more »

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Nothing is as synonymous with the automotive industry as Germany. The visionary and state of the art nature of their automobiles have a firm presence both on the road and at racing circuits around the world. Formula 1 is no different, with BMW’s intermittent presence, Mercedes’ ongoing stake in the McLaren team and now the return of their Silver Arrows. Hockenheimring, where the German Grand Prix is currently held, once traversed wooded terrain but now occupies a stadium layout that provides fantastic viewing for spectators. Though much has changed, the track’s unusually flat nature is still a feature found nowhere else.

History
For every year it has run since 1926, the German Grand Prix has been run at either Hockenheimring or the Nurburgring. Cancellations have occurred during times of war, but the history of this event has seared two of the world’s most iconic tracks into motorsport culture. In its grandest form, called the Nordschleife, the Nurburgring creates a loop that covers over 20 kilometres, cutting through forests and towns alike. Despite improvements over the years, the aged circuit was considered too dangerous and a smaller track dubbed the Nordschleiffe was built adjacent to it. The Hockenheimring, though not as sprawling as its counterpart, was also once a long circuit that promoted unprecedented speeds.