Max Verstappen Wins the German Grand Prix
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Max Verstappen claimed victory at the German Grand Prix, with Sebastian Vettel and Daniil Kvyat completing the podium at the FORMULA 1 MERCEDES-BENZ GROSSER PREIS VON DEUTSCHLAND 2019 in Hockenheim.
Podium
The podium for this race:
🥇 **P1: Max Verstappen** (Red Bull Racing) — 26 points (gained 1 places from P2)
🥈 **P2: Sebastian Vettel** (Ferrari) — 18 points (gained 18 places from P20)
🥉 **P3: Daniil Kvyat** (Toro Rosso) — 15 points (gained 11 places from P14)
Race Result
Max Verstappen won the German Grand Prix at the FORMULA 1 MERCEDES-BENZ GROSSER PREIS VON DEUTSCHLAND 2019 in Hockenheim, Germany.
**Full Classification:**
P1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) — 26 pts
P2. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) — 18 pts +7.333s
P3. Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) — 15 pts +8.305s
P4. Lance Stroll (Racing Point) — 12 pts +8.966s
P5. Carlos Sainz (McLaren) — 10 pts +9.583s
P6. Alexander Albon (Toro Rosso) — 8 pts +10.052s
P7. Romain Grosjean (Haas F1 Team) — 6 pts +16.838s
P8. Kevin Magnussen (Haas F1 Team) — 4 pts +18.765s
P9. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) — 2 pts +19.667s
P10. Robert Kubica (Williams) — 1 pts +24.987s
P11. George Russell (Williams) — 0 pts +26.404s
P12. Kimi Räikkönen (Alfa Romeo Racing) — 0 pts +42.214s
P13. Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo Racing) — 0 pts +43.849s
P14. Pierre Gasly (Red Bull Racing) — 0 pts (collision)
P15. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) — 0 pts (accident)
P16. Nico Hulkenberg (Renault) — 0 pts (accident)
P17. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) — 0 pts (accident)
P18. Lando Norris (McLaren) — 0 pts (power loss)
P19. Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) — 0 pts (exhaust)
P20. Sergio Perez (Racing Point) — 0 pts (spun off)
Race Statistics
**Race Statistics:**
- **Circuit:** FORMULA 1 MERCEDES-BENZ GROSSER PREIS VON DEUTSCHLAND 2019, Hockenheim
- **Round:** 11
- **Finishers:** 13 / 20
- **DNFs:** Pierre Gasly, Valtteri Bottas, Nico Hulkenberg, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, Daniel Ricciardo, Sergio Perez
- **Average Pit Stops:** 0.0
- **Biggest Mover:** Sebastian Vettel (P20 → P2, +18)
Summary
Max Verstappen takes the chequered flag at the German Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Sebastian Vettel by +7.333s. The result earns Max Verstappen 26 championship points.
Verstappen, Max performed adequately in a critical phase, where Verstappen, Max won from P2 on the grid.
Why the Loser Lost
Vettel, Sebastian made a tactical change in a critical phase — Vettel, Sebastian gained 18 positions (P20->P2) with 0 stop(s).
Strategic Successes
Kvyat, Daniil made a tactical change in a critical phase — Kvyat, Daniil gained 11 positions (P14->P3) with 0 stop(s). Stroll, Lance made a tactical change in a critical phase — Stroll, Lance gained 11 positions (P15->P4) with 0 stop(s).