GREATEST RACES #19: Herbert delivers a sensational shock victory for Stewart – 1999 European Grand Prix
In a truly dramatic Formula 1 season, the 1999 European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring had it all with a shock winner, changeable conditions and implications on the title race.
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. 19, Mike Seymour brings together voices that remember the dramatic 1999 European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring. That season had already proven to be one of the most memorable in F1 history, but round 14 provided another incredible spectacle as Johnny Herbert secured a shock win for Stewart Grand Prix.
Next Up
Related Articles
Crawford to replace Alonso at Aston Martin for FP1 in Japan
How Albon is writing the latest chapter in Southeast Asia’s F1 story
‘Lewis is my hero’ – Q&A with 'F1 The Movie' star Damson Idris
Behind the scenes of an F1 team kit launch
The 15 Italian F1 race winners Antonelli now joins
Listen to F1 Nation’s Japanese GP preview