Mercedes-Benz, the German home team, pulled off a one-two finish. In the beginning it looked like it would be Vellel (Ferrari) all the way, but this is racing and things change at the drop of a hat. Hamilton came all the way from 14th to win, it has not been done before. Not without help though.In what appeared to be team orders, Bottas was asked to hold on to second. Not only did he get them, so did Raikkonen before Vettel crashed out. As far as I remember teams are not supposed to give orders. They still do it, but they are in hidden messages now days. Raikkonen put Ferrari on the spot by asking them to give clear orders by asking them what they wanted him to do. So, orders and all, they ended up with Hamilton - Bottas - Raikkonen.
Nico Hulkenberg finished in a very solid 5th and I was very happy to see that. The Haas Team finished in 6th and 11th.
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