German Grand Prix 2011: Lewis Hamilton wins at Nurburgring ahead of Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber
Lewis Hamilton has reignited his Formula One championship challenge with a much-needed victory in the German Grand Prix. Hamilton led on four separate occasions throughout the race at the Nurburgring, the most important of which was naturally at the end to dispel all the negativity that has surrounded him of late. The 26 year-old brought home his McLaren 3.9 seconds ahead of Fernando Alonso in his Webber, with Red Bull's Mark Webber third, a further 5.8secs down. With Alonso pulling to one side on the cooling-off lap after the chequered flag had come down due to a fuel problem, he was then given a lift back to the pits on Webber's car. However, the fuel issue may be one for the stewards to look at if they feel a competitive advantage was gained. Reigning champion Sebastian Vettel was forced to settle for fourth after a dramatic last-lap pit stop battle with Ferrari's Felipe Massa, with the Red Bull crew getting their man ahead. Although his lead has b...