In the heights of the Eifel mountains, the legendary Nurburgring played host to Round 11 of the 2020 Formula 1 World Championship which saw a chaotic weekend of truncated action for everyone involved.
Due to the medical helicopter being unable to fly thanks to foggy conditions holding the circuit hostage, Friday practice was abandoned, this meant no one was able to adequately prepare themselves for the remainder of the weekend.
It was even more difficult for Racing Point after Lance Stroll became unwell and hastily called in Nico Hulkenberg from a coffee date with a friend in nearby Cologne just hours before qualifying.
With the race held in chilly conditions rarely found during a season, drivers set off into the unknown for an unpredictable 60 laps where eventually Lewis Hamilton was victorious to equal Michael Schumacher’s 91 wins and take a giant step towards also level himself with the German on seven World Championships.
Motorsport Week has delved into the photographers’ gallery to bring you some of the best shots of the weekend’s action.
Circuit atmosphere – red lights at the start / finish line.
Eifel Grand Prix, Friday 9th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W11 sends sparks flying.
Eifel Grand Prix, Saturday 10th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Racing Point F1 Team RP20.
Eifel Grand Prix, Saturday 10th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates with the Pirelli Pole Position award. Eifel Grand Prix, Saturday 10th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Racing Point F1 Team RP20 at the start of the race.
Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W11.
Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF1000 and Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team RS20 battle for position.
Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing C39 passes a spinning Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF1000. Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W11 takes the lead of the race from team mate Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W11.
Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF1000 leads Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing C39 who makes contact with George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43. Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany. George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43 retired from the race.
Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team RP20. Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Daniil Kvyat (RUS) AlphaTauri AT01 with a broken front wing.
Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35.
Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W11 leads behind the FIA Safety Car.
Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W11 celebrates as he passes his team at the end of the race. Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany. Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 is presented with the helmet of Michael Schumacher (GER) by Mick Schumacher (GER) in parc ferme after equalling the record for the number of F1 victories. Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany. Race winner Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 is presented with the helmet of Michael Schumacher (GER) in parc ferme after equalling the record for the number of F1 victories. Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany. The podium (L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing, second; Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1, race winner; Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team, third.
Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team celebrates his third position on the podium. Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany. Renault F1 Team celebrate third position for Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team.
Eifel Grand Prix, Sunday 11th October 2020. Nurbugring, Germany.
