The Nürburging is the home of this year's German GP, the 9th event on the 2013 F1 calendar and the first time Formula One returns to this track since 2011. Last time around, it was Lewis Hamilton who won here, in a McLaren Mercedes MP4-26. The race came close however to not being held this year due to the circuit's financial issues. It was only saved by Bernie Ecclestone when he decided to drop the annual fee the circuit is supposed to pay for hosting the Grand Prix. The circuit is a different challenge compared to Silverstone as it features less high speed corners. It does contain a few flowing sections nonetheless, but the lateral forces working on the tyres will be much less than at the...
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