Hamilton, who said his drive to victory from 14th on the grid was one of the greatest of his career, said: "I do take a lot of pride in being a perfectionist and not making mistakes.
Starting 16th on the grid after rain in what was then a one-by-one qualifying format, he passed the Ferrari of Michael Schumacher around the outside of the infamous 130R corner.
10.47am EDT 10 47 Lewis Hamilton wins the German Grand Prix from 14th on the grid!
I repeat, Lewis Hamilton wins the German Grand Prix from 14th on the grid!
He paid an immediate price, dropping from 10th on the grid to 15th at the end of the first lap as others exploited the grip from their softer rubber.
Lap 14/66: Ricciardo is being held up behind Romain Grosjean who has managed to climb from P14 on the grid to P3, although the Haas driver is yet to pit.
During the race, as Senna fought his way up the pack on the slippery, narrow track from 13th on the grid, it looked to some that a future star was born.
Josh Earle Landoo 8th on the grid, exceptional!
Zigzag: John Watson, Long Beach GP 1983 from 22nd on the grid!
The Lotus driver lines up 16th on the grid after a power issue in Q1 yesterday.
