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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 Nürburgring after Niki Lauda’s accident in 1976.

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 – 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.

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.

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.

All sessions and the race can also be followed on F1 TV, the Formula 1 streaming service, live and on demand.

Track length: 4.574 Km

Number of laps in the race: 67

Track record: 1:13.780 (Kimi Räikkönen, 2004 at Hockenheimring)

Record holder for wins: Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton (4), Ferrari (21)

Record holder for pole positions: Jim Clark, Jacky Ickx (4), Ferrari (20)

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