After the astonishing speeds achieved by the new generation of ground-effects cars at Silverstone, where race-winner Clay Regazzoni averaged nearly 140 mph, another high-speed contest is assured at Hockenheim, which is dominated by long, fast straights.
Both the Williams and Renault teams will be flat out to repeat their recent successes, while Ferrari's Jody Scheckter and Giles Villeneuve will be striving to consolidate their championship positions.
Television Presentation: The German TV Service