Crashes galore: Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Valtteri Bottas all hit barriers in wet German GP - in pictures

Mercedes-GP drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas both hit the barriers at Hockenheim on Sunday as the German Grand Prix proved to be the most action-packed race of 2019. Championship leader Hamilton led half of the race, but hit the barriers in damp conditions. He escaped with just a broken front wing but finished outside the points for the first time this season in 11th, as Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen triumphed . Bottas crashed late on and retired from the race after trying to reach a podium place. It was not just the Mercedes boys who had a tough day as Charles Leclerc's Ferrari, the Renault of Nico Hulkenberg and Racing Point's Sergio Perez also crashed. Check out a gallery of the action and crashes above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows, or if using a mobile device, simply swipe.

Crashes galore: Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Valtteri Bottas all hit barriers in wet German GP - in pictures

Max Verstappen prevailed at a wet Hockenheim on a day when most of the top runners literally hit trouble