German Grand Prix 1991 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Nigel Mansell continued his sensational mid-season form with a crushing victory at Hockenheim, leading Williams to another dominant one-two finish that further established their credentials as McLaren's primary challengers. The Englishman controlled proceedings from pole position, demonstrating the FW14's superior straight-line speed on the high-speed German circuit. Mansell's third consecutive victory marked him as the season's form driver and kept alive faint hopes of catching Senna in the championship, though the Brazilian's consistent points finishes made an unlikely comeback difficult.

Riccardo Patrese secured another solid second place for Williams, completing the team's second one-two finish of the season and maximizing their points haul. The Italian's consistent performance throughout the German weekend highlighted his value as a reliable number two driver who could be counted on to bring home strong results. Jean Alesi claimed third place for Ferrari, providing some encouragement for the Scuderia with an aggressive drive that delighted the passionate Italian fans.

The race continued Williams' remarkable transformation from early-season also-rans to dominant force, with their active suspension system proving devastatingly effective on the ultra-fast Hockenheim layout. Senna could only manage fourth place for McLaren, highlighting how Williams had seized the technical advantage. However, Senna's championship lead remained substantial thanks to his perfect consistency in the season's opening half, meaning Mansell's winning streak had come too late to mount a serious title challenge.