Formula One statistics for German Grand Prix

(Reuters) - Some Formula One statistics ahead of Sunday's German Grand Prix:

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CHAMPIONSHIP

Lewis Hamilton's victory in his home British Grand Prix sent the 23-year-old McLaren driver to the top of the standings for the third time this season. The Briton also led the championship after the Australia and Monaco Grands Prix.

Four drivers have led the title race this year; Hamilton, Brazilian Felipe Massa (Ferrari), Finland's Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) and Poland's Robert Kubica (BMW-Sauber).

The last time that happened was in 1987, when Britain's Nigel Mansell, France's Alain Prost, Brazilians Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna battled for the title.

Hamilton has led the most laps so far this season -- 179 out of a total of 571.

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