Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel crashed out of the German Grand Prix after enjoying a commanding lead until rain came down triggering chaos on track, ending the local hero's dream of winning at Hockenheim. Vettel was leading comfortably when the rain started top come down, rendering certain parts of the track wet and slippery. As a result at Turn 12 in the stadium section, he hit a wet patch when he went on the brakes and slithered off, crunching the wall and beaching his car in the process. The DNF is a huge blow to the German's title hopes and may well come back to haunt him when the maths is done at the end of the season. Report in progress…
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