GREATEST RACES #20: Lewis Hamilton’s ‘miracle’ rise from 14th to victory – 2018 German Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton's epic rise from 14th on the grid to first in the 2018 German Grand Prix proved to be a pivotal moment in that season's championship fight.

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. 20, Alasdair Hooper looks back at a dramatic 2018 German Grand Prix as Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton rose up from 14th while championship rival Sebastian Vettel had a day to forget...

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