Built in 1932, the Hockenheimring was originally designed to serve as a test track for Mercedes vehicles in preparation for the Tripoli Grand Prix. The first F1 race was held in 1970 after some modifications were made to the original track, a 12 km long triangle called “Dreieckskurs,” in the 1960s. The race returned to Hockenheim in 1977, in response to drivers’ desire not to compete at N\u00fcrburgring after Niki Lauda’s accident in 1976.<\/p>\n
For the 2002 edition, which was also the 70th anniversary of the circuit, the latter was given a new appearance and adopted a new name \u2013 the “Hockenheimring Baden Wurttemberg”. The famous long straights through the forest were replaced by a new configuration. Where the track used to go into the woods is now a sharp right-hand turn leading to the long high-speed left turn called “Parabolika”. The combination of these two turns forms a hairpin that drivers take at maximum turning in first gear. Just after this section of the circuit is a series of right-left-right turns leading to the popular Stadium and its festive stadium atmosphere. To compensate for the shortening of the track, the number of laps increased from 45 to 67.<\/p>\n
For this edition, Mercedes will have a little surprise for its national Grand Prix. The Silver Arrows will have a special livery for their 200th Grand Prix start. This home race for Mercedes might be an opportunity for the star brand to strengthen its domination in the world championship.<\/p>\n
As with every Grand Prix this season, it is the Canal + group that broadcasts the entire event from Friday’s free practice sessions to Sunday’s race. This weekend, the broadcast is split between Canal+ Sport for Friday and Saturday’s free practice sessions and Canal+ for the qualifiers and the race. The programs broadcast on the Canal + channels will be available on demand on MyCanal.<\/p>\n
All sessions and the race can also be followed on F1 TV, the Formula 1 streaming service, live and on demand.<\/p>\n
Track length:<\/b> 4.574 Km<\/p>\n
Number of laps in the race:<\/b> 67<\/p>\n
Track record:<\/b> 1:13.780 (Kimi R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen, 2004 at Hockenheimring)<\/p>\n
Record holder for wins:<\/b> Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton (4), Ferrari (21)<\/p>\n
Record holder for pole positions: Jim Clark, Jacky Ickx (4), Ferrari (20)<\/p>\n
The TV program<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n
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