German Grand Prix Preview

The fastest and nimblest cars in the world will take to the track in Nurburgring, Germany this weekend as the German Grand Prix will take place on a track that will be tight and challenging for the drivers. The Nurburgring circuit is one of the older tracks on the Formula One calendar, and a tricky track for the drivers, with its medium-speed corners, four heavy-breaking zones, and unpredictable weather due to its location in the Eifel Mountains. Still, this track can be a fast and flowing track once a driver starts to get a feel for the car, and will provide plenty of opportunity for the drivers to pass.

Jenson Button and Brawn are getting ready for the German Grand Prix

The Nurburgring circuit will be the home race on the Formula One calendar for several current drivers and teams, including Adrian Sutil, BMW, Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Toyota, Nick Heidfeld, and Timo Glock. This certainly puts a little added pressure on these teams and drivers to perform well in front of their fans and sponsors, which could be a good thing in some cases, and in others less beneficial, but we’ll find out this weekend. For teams that didn’t have the best British Grand Prix, it’s an opportunity to get things headed in the right direction, while teams that had success will be looking to continue the trend and improve.
Expect Jenson Button and his BGP001 to be fast and possibly challenge for a top spot, he has had some success racing on the Nurburgring circuit, but will need help from Mother Nature to have a good day, in my opinion. Lewis Hamilton has always enjoyed Nurburgring, deep in the forests of Germany, and this type of track should suit his driving style, so I expect him to have a good race. McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen has been fast been fast, so far this season, and this kind of course should suit his car and driving style well, so I expect him to have a good race.

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