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Extended Highlights | F1 | Round 9 | Germany GP | 2013

2013 Formula 1 German Grand Prix – Vettel’s Home Glory Amid Chaos at the Nürburgring The 2013 German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring delivered everything Formula 1 fans could ask for — a mix of drama, strategy, and skill under the hot July sun. The race was a defining moment in Sebastian Vettel’s march toward his fourth world title, as he finally conquered his home soil with a tense and emotional victory. Qualifying: Hamilton on Top, Red Bull Close Behind Saturday qualifying saw Lewis Hamilton deliver a superb lap to take pole position for Mercedes, edging out Sebastian Vettel by the slimmest of margins. Mark Webber lined up third, followed by Kimi Räikkönen and Romain Grosjean in the ever-consistent Lotuses. Fernando Alonso could only manage eighth after Ferrari struggled to switch on their tyres, while Felipe Massa slotted into seventh, just behind the Ferraris’ rivals at Lotus and Mercedes. Race Start: Vettel Leaps Ahead, Hamilton Struggles At lights out, Vettel made a perfect launch, sweeping past Hamilton into Turn 1 and taking control early. Behind them, Webber held third, while Grosjean made a sharp getaway to challenge both Red Bulls. The opening laps saw Hamilton quickly begin to struggle with Mercedes’ persistent tyre degradation problems, slipping back into the clutches of Grosjean and Räikkönen. Further down the order, Alonso got a clean start and set his sights on Hamilton, while Massa tried to close in on the leading pack — until disaster struck. Mid-Race Chaos: Webber’s Loose Wheel and Bianchi’s Fire The race’s first major flashpoint came during the initial pitstop window. Mark Webber’s Red Bull was released too early with a loose right-rear wheel, which flew off in the pit lane and struck a cameraman. The incident brought out the Safety Car, and thankfully, the injured cameraman was later confirmed to be recovering well. Webber, after dropping a lap down, rejoined and impressively fought back into the points. During this neutralization, Jules Bianchi suffered one of the race’s most alarming moments. The French rookie’s Marussia (Virgin) car suffered an engine failure on the back straight, erupting in flames. The car briefly rolled backward down the hill after Bianchi jumped out — a frightening sight, but he escaped unharmed. Both Marussia cars (Bianchi and Chilton) would retire, ending a tough weekend for the team. Vettel vs Lotus: The Tactical Chess Game After the safety car, the race turned into a strategic thriller. Grosjean was relentless, shadowing Vettel through the middle stint, while Räikkönen stretched his tyre life beautifully, setting up a shorter final run on the soft compound. The two Lotuses were in perfect formation, pressuring Vettel as the Red Bull began to show signs of wear. Alonso, meanwhile, produced one of the drives of the day, dueling fiercely with Hamilton. The Spaniard’s superior tyre management allowed him to overtake the Mercedes and later close the gap to Grosjean. The Hamilton-Alonso fight was pure quality — a battle of precision braking and raw traction that defined the midfield spectacle. Final Laps: Räikkönen Hunts, Vettel Holds Firm With 10 laps to go, Räikkönen switched to the softer tyres, setting off after Vettel. He began carving seconds out of the German’s lead, prompting Lotus to instruct Grosjean to let his teammate through. The crowd was on edge — Räikkönen was within DRS range in the closing laps, but Vettel’s defensive mastery, especially through the Schumacher S and final chicane, proved decisive. Behind them, Alonso secured fourth place after a long chase, while Hamilton brought home fifth for Mercedes, lamenting tyre wear but satisfied with the car’s improving pace. Aftermath: Alonso’s Engine Scare and Reflections As the celebrations unfolded, Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari came to a smoky halt on the cool-down lap, suffering an apparent engine failure moments after the finish — a small mercy that it hadn’t struck earlier. It summed up Ferrari’s mixed weekend: strong race pace but dogged by reliability concerns. For Vettel, though, this was a crowning moment — his first home triumph after years of near-misses. Lotus earned admiration for their strategic boldness and tyre preservation, while Mercedes left disappointed that Hamilton’s pole hadn’t translated into victory. Retirements: Felipe Massa (Gearbox/Spin), Jules Bianchi (Engine Fire), Charles Pic (Mechanical), Giedo van der Garde (Gearbox), Pastor Maldonado (Delayed Pitstop – finished out of points) Welcome to VS Motor Sports Channel – Your Home for All Motorsports Highlights! 👉 Subscribe now and never miss a moment of the on track actions 👉 This is not an official racing or sport channel. 👉 Please contact us if there is any copyright issues in this video. [email protected] Thanks to Skysports and F1 #F1 #Highlights #Sports #grandprix #racing #germangp #f12013