17th Jul 2012 | Formula 1
German GP Preview
Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber have opened a small lead in the championship. Can they widen the gap? We look at the trends of past Hockenheim winners.
Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso have opened up a small gap at the top of the drivers’ standings after their 1-2 at the British Grand Prix. The Spaniard is 15/8 (BetVictor) for the title with Webber only fourth in the betting at 6/1 (Betfred).
The Brits endured a torrid weekend at Silverstone, with Lewis Hamilton finishing best of the trio in eighth spot. McLaren are struggling at the moment and both their drivers are drifting in the betting for the German GP. Hamilton is 6/1 (Bodog) with Jenson Button a massive 20/1 with Bodog.
Value of pole position
Since Hockenheim was altered for the 2002 season, the pole sitter has won 4 out of 7 races. Fernando Alonso came from third to win the 2006 edition, but no driver has started lower and won since the 2002 redesign.
Driver on pole to win the race 6/5 (Blue Square)
Driver to watch
Fernando Alonso has won twice at Hockenheim and seems to enjoy Hermann Tilke designed circuits. His two wins this season have come in Malaysia and Valencia, both of which were designed by the German engineer.
Fernando Alonso to win the race 9/2 (Bet365)
Retirement Rate – Average
The German GP at Hockenheim has an average retirement rate, with 78% of runners reaching the finish. However with Hockenheim in rotation with the Nürburgring, we have less data to go on, with the track only used twice since 2006.
Exactly 20-21 classified drivers 5/2 (Bet365)
Odds correct at time of publishing: 15:59 17th Jul, 2012 but subject to change
