THE STORY
At the 2018 German Grand Prix on July 22, 2018, at Hockenheimring, Sebastian Vettel led the race for Ferrari. In wet conditions on lap 52, he lost control and crashed into the barriers, retiring from the race. This allowed Lewis Hamilton, who started 14th, to win the race. (fia.com)
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Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari
WHY IT MATTERS
Vettel's crash was a pivotal moment in the 2018 Formula 1 season, significantly impacting the championship standings.