German Grand Prix pits Vettel against Mercedes

Race could be the last at Hockenheim as the grand prix faces an uncertain future

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel won four F1 world titles with Red Bull Racing
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel won four F1 world titles with Red Bull Racing 
(Image credit: Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Sunday’s German Grand Prix at Hockenheim could divide the nation, with local boy Sebastian Vettel pitted against domestic manufacturer Mercedes in the battle for F1 supremacy.

Vettel, who drives for Ferrari, leads the drivers’ championship by eight points after victory over Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix.

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