How Alonso triumphed amid havoc at the Nurburgring

The 2007 European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring, ranked 18th among F1's greatest races, delivered unparalleled chaos and drama. Amidst a fierce McLaren intra-team rivalry, the race saw F1 debutant Markus Winkelhock lead in a Spyker after a strategic wet-tyre gamble, followed by a dramatic Turn 1 pile-up in treacherous rain that red-flagged the event. Lewis Hamilton, despite a qualifying crash and mid-race incidents, impressively recovered. The latter stages featured a thrilling duel where Fernando Alonso snatched victory from Felipe Massa in a contentious move, sparking a heated post-race exchange. This pivotal race highlighted the intense championship battle, ultimately won by Kimi Raikkonen by a single point.