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Lewis Hamilton hits car trouble in Q1, set to start down the order

HOCKENHEIM, Germany -- Lewis Hamilton is set to at the rear end of the grid at the German Grand Prix after a loss of hydraulic pressure saw him retire from the first session of qualifying.

Hamilton's stoppage was met with huge cheers in the grandstand and opened a huge opportunity for reigning championship leader Sebastian Vettel, who grew up just down the road from Hockenheim, a big chance to strike another blow in this year's title fight.

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