Mika Salo gives up his only likely Formula 1 victory
Mika Salo moved aside for Eddie Irvine at the 1999 German Grand Prix, sacrificing a probable maiden victory to support Ferrari's championship campaign.
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Carel Godin de Beaufort dies after his Nürburgring practice crash
Dutch privateer Carel Godin de Beaufort died on 2 August 1964 from injuries sustained during German Grand Prix practice at the Nürburgring.
Timo Glock scores his first Formula 1 podium
Timo Glock finished second for Toyota at the 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix, securing the first podium of his Formula 1 career.
The German Grand Prix is decided over two heats at AVUS
The 1959 German Grand Prix became the only World Championship race decided by the aggregate times from two separate heats.