HOCKENHEIM – Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a rain-hit
German Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday despite a dreadful start
after world champion Lewis Hamilton blundered when looking set for
victory.
It was Dutchman Verstappen's second victory of the season, the only
driver other than a Mercedes to triumph this year, and came after he
initially slipped down the pack when second on the grid.
The chaotic nature of the race, with many drivers seeming to
underestimate the wet conditions, led to Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel
producing a home miracle by finishing second having started the race
at the back of the grid. Toro Rosso's Daniil Kvyat, who became a father for the first time this weekend, was third.
Championship leader Hamilton finished 11th and Valtteri Bottas
crashed out late on in a terrible home race for Mercedes.
Having already won seven races this season, reigning world champion Hamilton remains first in the drivers' standings with 223 points. Mercedes team-mate Bottas is second with 184, and Verstappen is third on 162 points.
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