2007 European Grand Prix

Report

The race was originally expected to be called the German Grand Prix from 2007, but the title was changed to European Grand Prix because the Hockenheimring held the naming rights for "German Grand Prix" and no agreement could be reached to share them. This marked the first time since 1960 that a Formula One World Championship race was not held under the name "German Grand Prix". Lewis Hamilton entered the event with a 12-point lead over teammate Fernando Alonso and would retain the championship lead regardless of the result. Murray Walker provided radio commentary for BBC Radio 5 Live, his first UK coverage of an F1 event since retiring in 2001. This was the last race for Toro Rosso driver Scott Speed, who was later replaced by BMW Sauber test driver Sebastian Vettel. Before the race, McLaren was scheduled to appear before the FIA on 26 July regarding claims they had received information from Ferrari; Lewis Hamilton expressed confidence the hearing would go well. As a tribute to the passengers of TAM Airlines Flight 3054, Felipe Massa wore a black stripe on his helmet, Rubens Barrichello also had stripes, and Red Bull drivers David Coulthard and Mark Webber carried small Brazilian flags on their helmets.