GREATEST RACES #18: Alonso triumphs as heavy rain wreaks havoc at the Nurburgring – 2007 European Grand Prix
In a season famed for the fierce intra-team rivalry that played out at McLaren, the 2007 European Grand Prix proved to be an unforgettable and chaotic encounter.


To mark F1's 75th anniversary celebrations, F1.com is counting down the sport's 25 greatest races with a new feature every week. While you may not agree with the order, we hope you enjoy the stories of these epic races that have helped make this sport what it is today. You can read the introduction to the series and see the list of races here.
At No. 18, Anna Francis recalls the 2007 European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring, an event that featured everything from a backmarker leading on their debut, a dramatic Turn 1 pile-up courtesy of treacherous rain and a thrilling late-race duel that sparked quite the fallout after the chequered flag.

Unlock exclusive F1 content and more with F1 Unlocked. Totally free.
Membership gets you closer with:
Curated insider content
Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences
Member benefits, rewards and offers
Next Up
Related Articles
Watch as F1 gathers 7 legendary drivers for a roundtable chat
Permane praises Lawson for how he has bounced back at Racing Bulls
F1 AcademyKosterman secures Zandvoort Wild Card entry
Which F1 races are still to come in 2025
QuizWhich teams gave these drivers their F1 debut?
Russell ‘would pay to be a World Champion’