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🏁 END OF QUALIFYING 🏁TOP 10Bottas 📸HamiltonVerstappenLeclercAlbonRicciardoOconNorrisPerezSainz#eifelgp 🇩🇪 #f1 pic.twitter.com/xO62MwrVnT— Formula 1 (@F1) October 10, 2020 “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602338745,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:05″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353866″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353866″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BOTTAS TAKES POLEnn
The Finn gets it with his final flying lap. He is on pole. nn
Hamilton will start in second place while Verstappen will line up in P3 alongside Albon.n”,”raw”:”
BOTTAS TAKES POLE

The Finn gets it with his final flying lap. He is on pole.

Hamilton will start in second place while Verstappen will line up in P3 alongside Albon.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602338471,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”15:01″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353864″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353864″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
IT WILL BE HAMILTON ACROSS THE LINE FIRSTnn
Then Bottas and finally Verstappen.nn
It is set up perfectly.n”,”raw”:”
IT WILL BE HAMILTON ACROSS THE LINE FIRST

Then Bottas and finally Verstappen.

It is set up perfectly.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602338353,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:59″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353863″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353863″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
FINAL TWO MINUTESnn
Can Verstappen hold on to that P1 spot?nn
It would be great if he could.n”,”raw”:”
FINAL TWO MINUTES

Can Verstappen hold on to that P1 spot?

It would be great if he could.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602338276,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:57″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353861″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353861″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
GOOD START FOR VERSTAPPENnn
The Dutchman takes provisional pole from Bottas and then Hamilton.nn
Albon in P4n”,”raw”:”
GOOD START FOR VERSTAPPEN

The Dutchman takes provisional pole from Bottas and then Hamilton.

Albon in P4″},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602338111,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:55″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353858″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353858″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
Q3 IS GOnn
The top 10 shoot-out and pole for the Eifel GP is underway.nn
It is a simple fight.nn
Hamilton vrs Bottas vrs Verstappen.n”,”raw”:”
Q3 IS GO

The top 10 shoot-out and pole for the Eifel GP is underway.

It is a simple fight.

Hamilton vrs Bottas vrs Verstappen.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602337685,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:48″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353856″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353856″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
VETTEL IS OUT IN Q2nn
Disappointing for the German as he qualifies down in 11th place.nn
His Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc, does get into the top 10 shoot out.nn
Also eliminated are Magnussen, Giovinazzi, Kvyat and Gasly.n”,”raw”:”
VETTEL IS OUT IN Q2

Disappointing for the German as he qualifies down in 11th place.

His Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc, does get into the top 10 shoot out.

Also eliminated are Magnussen, Giovinazzi, Kvyat and Gasly.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602337337,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:42″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353854″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353854″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HAMILTON NOW OUT ON SOFTSnn
He goes quickest. Comfortably so. nn
That was a strange one, as he looked assured of going into Q3 with a time set on medium tyres.nn
It now means both he and Bottas will start the race on soft tyres.n”,”raw”:”
HAMILTON NOW OUT ON SOFTS

He goes quickest. Comfortably so.

That was a strange one, as he looked assured of going into Q3 with a time set on medium tyres.

It now means both he and Bottas will start the race on soft tyres.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602337102,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:38″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353851″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353851″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BOTTAS FORCED TO RUN ON SOFT TYRESnn
The Finn was in danger of being eliminated, so Mercedes have put him out on a set of softs.nn
Ideally, he would have done enough on the mediums, like his teammate.nn
But, assuming he qualifies in the top 10, it all means that they will be on alternate strategies.nn
Hamilton starting the race on the mediums, Bottas on the softs. n”,”raw”:”
BOTTAS FORCED TO RUN ON SOFT TYRES

The Finn was in danger of being eliminated, so Mercedes have put him out on a set of softs.

Ideally, he would have done enough on the mediums, like his teammate.

But, assuming he qualifies in the top 10, it all means that they will be on alternate strategies.

Hamilton starting the race on the mediums, Bottas on the softs. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602336925,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:35″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353849″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353849″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
VERSTAPPEN IS IN P1nn
But the Red Bull man set his time on the quicker soft tyres.nn
Hamilton in P2 set his on the medium.nn
Alex Albon in P3, also on the softs.nn
In the drop zone are – Gasly, Kvyat, Magnussen, Giovinazzi and Vetteln”,”raw”:”
VERSTAPPEN IS IN P1

But the Red Bull man set his time on the quicker soft tyres.

Hamilton in P2 set his on the medium.

Alex Albon in P3, also on the softs.

In the drop zone are – Gasly, Kvyat, Magnussen, Giovinazzi and Vettel”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602336769,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:32″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353845″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353845″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
Q2 IS GOnn
Green light in the pitlane and the Merc are wasting no time.nn
Red Bull also out on track early.n”,”raw”:”
Q2 IS GO

Green light in the pitlane and the Merc are wasting no time.

Red Bull also out on track early.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602336404,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:26″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353842″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353842″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HULK LEAVES IT LATEnn
But it is just not enough to get into Q2. He is eliminated and will start last.nn
Not a bad effort from the German given he had zero practice.nn
Raikkonen, Latif, Russell and Grosjean also given the boot from Q1.n”,”raw”:”
HULK LEAVES IT LATE

But it is just not enough to get into Q2. He is eliminated and will start last.

Not a bad effort from the German given he had zero practice.

Raikkonen, Latif, Russell and Grosjean also given the boot from Q1.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602336044,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:20″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353836″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353836″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
VERSTAPPEN NOW GOES QUICKESTnn
The Red Bull man looks fired up.nn
As do Ferrari, who appear to have rediscovered some much-needed pace.nn
In the dropzone are Hulkenberg, Giovinazzi, Raikkonen, Magnussen and Grosjean.n”,”raw”:”
VERSTAPPEN NOW GOES QUICKEST

The Red Bull man looks fired up.

As do Ferrari, who appear to have rediscovered some much-needed pace.

In the dropzone are Hulkenberg, Giovinazzi, Raikkonen, Magnussen and Grosjean.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602335525,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:12″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353829″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353829″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
MERC ON TRACKnn
And the two Silver Arrows drivers go P1 and P2. They are comfortable.nn
Norris in P3 is almost 0.8 seconds behind Bottas in P2.n”,”raw”:”
MERC ON TRACK

And the two Silver Arrows drivers go P1 and P2. They are comfortable.

Norris in P3 is almost 0.8 seconds behind Bottas in P2.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602335186,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:06″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353826″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353826″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
WE ARE GOnn
Qualifying for the Eifel Grand Prix is underway here at the Nurburgring.nn
And Hulkenberg is straight out on the track, he is getting a round of applause from the fans in the grandstands.n”,”raw”:”
WE ARE GO

Qualifying for the Eifel Grand Prix is underway here at the Nurburgring.

And Hulkenberg is straight out on the track, he is getting a round of applause from the fans in the grandstands.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602334881,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”14:01″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353822″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353822″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
QUALIFYING IS JUST MINUTES AWAYnn
The big news is that Nico Hulkenberg is in for Lance Stroll, who is feeling unwell.nn
No further details from Racing Point as to what is wrong with the Canadian.nn
Racing Point aside, let’s see if Red Bull can break Mercedes’ strangle-hold on Saturday qualifying sessions.nn
Weather remains cold – eight degrees – the risk of rain is 40 percent.n”,”raw”:”
QUALIFYING IS JUST MINUTES AWAY

The big news is that Nico Hulkenberg is in for Lance Stroll, who is feeling unwell.

No further details from Racing Point as to what is wrong with the Canadian.

Racing Point aside, let’s see if Red Bull can break Mercedes’ strangle-hold on Saturday qualifying sessions.

Weather remains cold – eight degrees – the risk of rain is 40 percent.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602334539,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:55″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353807″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-daniel-brookes odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353807″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HULKENBERG IN FOR STROLLn
Racing Point have confirmed super sub Nico Hulkenberg will replace Lance Stroll, who is unwell, for the remainder of the Eifel GP this weekend.n More

F1 Eifel Grand Prix qualifying LIVE: Bottas ON POLE, Hamilton second on grid – latest updates from Nurburgring – The Sun
n”,”raw”:”
HULKENBERG IN FOR STROLL
Racing Point have confirmed super sub Nico Hulkenberg will replace Lance Stroll, who is unwell, for the remainder of the Eifel GP this weekend.
https://twitter.com/HulkHulkenberg/status/1314901067533033473″},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602332823,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”13:27″},”author”:”Daniel Brookes”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/324d214bd6d3c125af45de2b805b04f6?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353778″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353778″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
FP3 IS DONEnn
Mercedes finally find pace but it is Valtteri Bottas who tops the tree from Hamilton, who is in P2.nn
Leclerc is a shock in P3. That was most unexpected.nn
Verstappen in P4.nn
Vettel in P5 to confirm that Ferrari do indeed have some pace – at last.nn
All set for a decent qualifying.n”,”raw”:”
FP3 IS DONE

Mercedes finally find pace but it is Valtteri Bottas who tops the tree from Hamilton, who is in P2.

Leclerc is a shock in P3. That was most unexpected.

Verstappen in P4.

Vettel in P5 to confirm that Ferrari do indeed have some pace – at last.

All set for a decent qualifying.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602327728,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”12:02″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353775″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353775″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
SEVEN MINUTES TO GO IN FINAL PRACTICEnn
Lando Norris, who had earlier asked for gloves because he was so cold – it is eight degrees here – has gone in the P3 with a super time of 1:27.167 and is ahead of Hamilton’s best lap.n”,”raw”:”
SEVEN MINUTES TO GO IN FINAL PRACTICE

Lando Norris, who had earlier asked for gloves because he was so cold – it is eight degrees here – has gone in the P3 with a super time of 1:27.167 and is ahead of Hamilton’s best lap.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602327217,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:53″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353772″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353772″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
MISTAKE FROM HAMILTONn
The world champ locks up and spoils his flying lap. He is currently P3 behind Bottas (P1) and Verstappen.n
As for Ferrari? Leclerc is in P8. Vettel in P11.n”,”raw”:”
MISTAKE FROM HAMILTON
The world champ locks up and spoils his flying lap. He is currently P3 behind Bottas (P1) and Verstappen.
As for Ferrari? Leclerc is in P8. Vettel in P11.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602326887,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:48″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353770″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353770″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
VERSTAPPEN GOES QUICKESTnn
As the track rubbers up, it is the Red Bull man who sets the quickest time.nn
But now the Merc duo are starting their flying runs. nn
Let’s see what they have got in response.n”,”raw”:”
VERSTAPPEN GOES QUICKEST

As the track rubbers up, it is the Red Bull man who sets the quickest time.

But now the Merc duo are starting their flying runs.

Let’s see what they have got in response.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602326481,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:41″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353769″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353769″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BIG SLIDE FOR RUSSELLnn
George Russell loses control and goes into a full power slide across the grass. Luckily he keeps his Williams out of the barriers and his car is not damaged.nn
He is down in P18 at the moment.n”,”raw”:”
BIG SLIDE FOR RUSSELL

George Russell loses control and goes into a full power slide across the grass. Luckily he keeps his Williams out of the barriers and his car is not damaged.

He is down in P18 at the moment.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602326236,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:37″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353765″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353765″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
30 MINUTES TO GOn
So far, Red Bull, Renault and McLaren can feel pretty satisfied. And even Romain Grosjean is happy.n
But Mercedes and Ferrari have work to do.n”,”raw”:”
30 MINUTES TO GO
So far, Red Bull, Renault and McLaren can feel pretty satisfied. And even Romain Grosjean is happy.
But Mercedes and Ferrari have work to do.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602325937,”date_formatted”:”10th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:32″},”author”:”Ben Hunt”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9e6897c8bf18cc48fae76c4d49411521?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”353763″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12872901″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-bhunt bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-353763″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
EARLY PACE FROM RED BULLnn
The two drivers sit in P1 and P2 on the timesheets. nn
Hamilton down in 12th and Bottas in P8. nn
Could Merc be in trouble here?n”,”raw”:”
EARLY PACE FROM RED BULL

The two drivers sit in P1 and P2 on the timesheets.

Hamilton down in 12th and Bottas in P8.

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10 Oct 2020, 16:05
Updated: 10 Oct 2020, 16:05

FORMULA ONE is at the world famous Nurburgring this weekend for the Eifel Grand Prix – and Mercedes are dominating once again.
A brand new race for 2020, Lewis Hamilton is second on the grid behind Valtteri Bottas after a dramatic qualifying.

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