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The German Grand Prix celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.
The first ever race was staged at the AVUS circuit in Berlin on 11th July 1926. The winner was Rudolf Caracciola in a Mercedes 2-
One month ahead of the German Formula 1 fixture, championship leader Nico Rosberg (MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS), Nico Hülkenberg (Sahara Force India F1 Team) and Pascal Wehrlein (Manor Racing MRT) paid an advance visit to the famous Hockenheimring:
Nico Rosberg:
"My memories of Hockenheim go back a long way. As I drove through the gates today, I was immediately reminded of so many things. For example, in 1995 when I sat on the roof of my father's DTM car and waved to the crowd after his last race. The fans were going crazy in the grandstands. When I think of it now, I still get goose bumps. Two years ago, I won the German Grand Prix myself, driving a Silver Arrow. Hopefully, I can repeat that success this year. Formula 1 is mega exciting this season, in fact more so than for a long time. It will certainly be another big race here at Hockenheim. I am convinced that all the spectators will enjoy it."
Nico Hülkenberg:
"I know that I'm going to get the usual butterflies in the run up to my home race. Formula 1 is the ultimate in motorsport, and I've followed a lot of races here since the mid-
Pascal Wehrlein:
"The first time I came to Hockenheim was in 2000, and that was as a fan. At the time, I was just five years old and was sitting in the grandstand overlooking the home straight. That was my first F1 memory, and 16 years later I'm competing in my first home Grand Prix here. Since then, I've always told myself that I would like to be driving down there one day. So I kept nagging my parents until they put me in the seat of a kart when I was eight years old. It took me three years to persuade them! Hockenheim in 2000 was the main reason for my persistence. It was a sensational experience for me. The speed of the cars thoroughly fascinated me. Everyone ought to experience this atmosphere once in their lives. They would definitely come back for more."
Georg Seiler, Managing Director at Hockenheim-
"We are naturally proud to be delivering the German Grand Prix again in 2016. The fans can expect a top-
Special incentive for Formula 1 fans:
Formula 1 fans can benefit from a very special ticket promotion to mark the 90th anniversary of the German Grand Prix and receive up to 90 euros anniversary discount on each adult ticket for the Mercedes grandstand. Of course, young fans can also take advantage of ticket price reductions. And it couldn't be simpler: To order, simply enter promotion code Mbsilberpfeil2016-
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