The History of Hockenheim: A Tale of Two Circuits

Hockenheim holds a special place in F1 history. We sent Will Buxton to see why...

[bobbestofbobs]

Seeing that vintage footage remastered, makes you wonder what else they've got hidden away in the archives

[marquesdeportago]

Modern Hockemheim is a not bad track. Old one was awesome.

[racermac]

Us "circle burners" in the states mostly all loved "old Hockenheim" because in many ways it was a clockwise oval, with a few chicanes mixed in with it which gave it that thrill of seeing what both body and machine had to offer. That once a year test of seeing who built biggest beast underneath and who could survive 300km around Germany's speed palace.

Nurburgring challenges the mind, and automobile suspension, as well as handling.

Old Hockenheim challenged the engine builders, and the men who had the courage to lap the place at 200+ MPH.

I give the Germans credit, they know how to build circuits...

And yes Herman... A lot of us are still mad you neutered the forrest section.

[achintyaaatreya]

The old Hockenheimring layout and Nurburgring Sudschliefe (South Loop) could add so much to the F1 calendar.

[ImExit]

After Hockenheim gives us one of the best race in decade then someone head be like, “Hey, now let’s remove it from our calendar”

[HaloReachsquad]

"where really anything was possible" - well after today's race I can say that statement still holds true!

[XXXXXXXXXX]

The turn 12 at 2:54 is an entirely new corner complex, the turn shown at 2:58 is the one behind that - which still exists!

[muharvi]

2:02 When Piquet is fast and *FURIOUS* with Salazar....

[Sinrne]

It seems to be very common nowadays to diss every track, diss the cars, drivers etc. I started watching F1 when i was 4 years old with my father, ive watched Häkkinen win the titles, ive seen the disappointments of Räikkönens years on McLaren, his 1st title on Ferrari, great years in Lotus, worse years on Ferrari. All the changes over the years and yet im a fan of F1. I can appreciate the technology going in the cars and how safety affects F1 quite abit. You have to understand, even if you pick a dangerous hobby/job in life, you still dont wanna die doing it, when you have families, wives, children waiting for a guy to come home. I think they are starting to make better moves to make F1 greater again, which is good for us fans.

[JohnnyEMatos]

I want to see this track back in F1 again so bad

[leonardoreissantiago]

2000 German GP was one of the most emotional races I have ever seen. The first win of Rubens Barrichello.

[fuzzfizz]

if current cars raced on the old circuit, guess what? top 6 cars will lap all other car in about 5 laps.... last year's mclaren honda will have engine failure before it got lapped

[HenkkaWRC]

Excellent short clip about Hockenheim history! Well done Liberty Media!

[dimag.]

To be honest: yes, the old one was absolutely bonkers. However the new one is still better than almost every Tilkedrome - so enjoy todays race :D

[weesky]

Massive comments of "Old Hockenheim is the best"

[xtremegondorgamer]

R.I.P. Patrick Depailler you will always be remembered.

[megumei]

Senna's rear wing mounting broke in 1984. That had to be terrifying given that this was at probably close to 200 mph!

[SlightlyMisunderstood]

The old layout was epic however I do like the newer track very much. Always lots of action and good racing

[Feffel_C]

2:02: Grid fighter: F1 leaked gameplay

[German_Polak]

I live In the Neighboring city of Leimen and it really hurts to see what happened ive been there in march and its wonderful but i felt that pain in my heart