German Grand Prix 1995 - Race Schedule and Countdown
German Grand Prix
Hockenheim • Germany
Jul 30, 1995 2:00 PM
Race Results
Race Summary
Michael Schumacher claimed a dominant home victory at the German Grand Prix, delighting the Hockenheim crowd with a commanding performance that extended his championship lead. The German driver led from lights to flag, controlling the race on the high-speed circuit and taking another significant step toward his second world title.
David Coulthard finished second for Williams after Damon Hill suffered yet another disappointing race, retiring with suspension failure. Gerhard Berger completed the podium for Ferrari in third place, while Hill's retirement meant Schumacher's championship advantage ballooned to an almost insurmountable margin with just six races remaining. The Williams team's reliability issues and Hill's inability to match Schumacher's consistency were proving decisive in the title fight.
Schumacher's victory was his fifth of the season and his second at Hockenheim, cementing his status as Germany's greatest racing driver. The passionate German fans created an atmosphere unlike any other on the calendar, and Schumacher's dominance gave them plenty to celebrate. The result effectively ended Hill's championship challenge, with the mathematical possibility of catching Schumacher becoming increasingly remote. Benetton's superiority in race conditions, combined with Schumacher's error-free driving, had proven to be an unbeatable combination.