GREATEST RACES #19: Herbert delivers a sensational shock victory for Stewart – 1999 European Grand Prix
In a truly dramatic Formula 1 season, the 1999 European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring had it all with a shock winner, changeable conditions and implications on the title race.
To mark F1's 75th anniversary celebrations, F1.com is counting down the sport's 25 greatest races with a new feature every week. While you may not agree with the order, we hope you enjoy the stories of these epic races that have helped make this sport what it is today. You can read the introduction to the series and see the list of races here.
At No. 19, Mike Seymour brings together voices that remember the dramatic 1999 European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring. That season had already proven to be one of the most memorable in F1 history, but round 14 provided another incredible spectacle as Johnny Herbert secured a shock win for Stewart Grand Prix.
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